🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Aotearoa

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Aotearoa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Aotearoa/ˌaʊ.tɛ.əˈroʊ.ə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Aotearoa é famosa por suas paisagens naturais."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The Māori name for New Zealand, often used to emphasize the cultural heritage of the indigenous Māori people.

    "Aotearoa is known for its stunning landscapes and rich Māori culture."
  2. 2

    A term used in contemporary contexts to promote the recognition of Māori rights and identity within New Zealand.

    "The government is working towards a partnership with the people of Aotearoa."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Aotearoa' is derived from the Māori language, meaning 'land of the long white cloud.' It reflects the indigenous Māori perspective of New Zealand and has been used historically since the 18th century to refer to the country.

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