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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(New Zealand) A spirit associated with a person or thing, according to Māori beliefs..
Use wairua when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Wairua means (New Zealand) A spirit associated with a person or thing, according to Māori beliefs..
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