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