Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mia-mia
noun
/ˈmiːə ˈmiːə/
Definition
A term used in Australian Aboriginal languages to refer to a temporary shelter or small hut.
Examples
- The wanderers set up a mia-mia to shield themselves from the rain.
- In the bush, the children played near the old mia-mia that was once a home.
Meaning
Mia-mia signifies a basic, often makeshift dwelling that provides shelter for individuals or families.
Synonyms
- shelter
- hut
- shack
