maori

• Sustantivo que designa al pueblo polinesio indígena de Nueva Zelanda o a su lengua oceánica.

A noun referring to the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, or their Oceanic language.

nombre propio

1. Indigenous people of New ZealandB1formal

   A member of the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, who arrived from East Polynesia in several waves of canoe voyages.

   maorí (persona indígena de Nueva Zelanda)

   • The Maori have a rich cultural tradition that includes carving and weaving.
   • She is proud of her Maori heritage.
   • The Maori signed the Treaty of Waitangi with the British Crown.

2. Polynesian language of New ZealandB1formal

   The Austronesian language spoken by the Maori people, one of the three official languages of New Zealand.

   Idioma maorí

   • He is learning to speak Maori fluently.
   • Maori is taught in many New Zealand schools.
   • The word 'kia ora' means 'hello' in Maori.