Whangai
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Whangai is a noun meaning (New Zealand, uncountable) A traditional Maori form of adoption practised within the extended family.
Meaning
(New Zealand, uncountable) A traditional Maori form of adoption practised within the extended family.
More Meanings
- (New Zealand, countable) A child adopted under this system.
Word Forms
- whangais
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include papakainga, wananga, kainga, turangawaewae, hapu, wahine.
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