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单词 Maoriness
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Definition of Maoriness in English:

Maoriness

noun ˈmaʊrɪnəs
mass nounNZ
  • The quality of being Maori or of having characteristics regarded as typically Maori.

    in Auckland he felt his Maoriness was belittled
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The whole family seems to live on grants and part-time government jobs in things like "acting out Maoriness".
    • The show came overlaid with some promise of socio-cultural content reflecting the Maoriness of most of the series' stars, which it did, though not much and not necessarily in the usual way.
    • She was there for anyone and offered her Maoriness to anyone.
    • They are stories about his Maoriness and his place in the world.
    • On a Sunday afternoon they get out and parade their Maoriness, but when they get down to Parliament on Tuesday, they forget about the people who put them there.
    • It's bizarre that he can only see Maori becoming New Zealanders when they give up their Maoriness.
    • I enjoy the "maoriness" of being a New Zealander.
    • Although issues of Maoriness were very relevant in 1840 and remained relevant for many years, they are of much less significance now.
    • We clearly have an issue where to be "Maori" one only has only to profess his/her Maoriness.
    • I wonder how many votes she brings to the table via her maoriness.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Maori + -ness.

 
 
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