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/ˌtuːɹʌŋəˈwaɪwaɪ/ · noun
(New Zealand) In Māori culture: the place where one belongs or has a right to live; one's own land; also, the sense of freedom, identity, and spiritual connection associated with this place..
Use turangawaewae when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Turangawaewae means (New Zealand) In Māori culture: the place where one belongs or has a right to live; one's own land; also, the sense of freedom, identity, and spiritual connection associated with this place..
Common synonyms include standing place.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use turangawaewae where its definition matches the intended context.
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