Definition of Pakeha Maori in English:
Pakeha Maori
nounPlural Pakeha Maorisˌpɑːkɛhə ˈmaʊri
NZ A New Zealander of European descent who lives as a Maori.
they became Pakeha Maori, took Maori wives and were given Maori names
Example sentencesExamples
- The importance of trade in European goods - particularly muskets - made Pākehā Māori highly prized for their trading skills.
- A property was purchased from a Pakeha Maori.
- Maoris may attend Pakeha services and Pakeha Maori services.
- He took his version of the story from the lips of the old Pakeha-Maori himself.
- The myths surrounding "Pakeha-Maori" Jack Marmon, who arrived in 1817 as a deserter, have been so picked over it is likely even Marmon's own version is not true in every detail.
- This is a pakeha-maori name given to the original estate.
- Meanwhile many Pākehā Māori put clothes aside, and 'took up the mat'.
- These are the ten most important events in New Zealand history according to general sample of Maori and Pakeha Maori.
- It's fascinating to read of a contemporary Pakeha Maori.
- These Europeans "jumped ship" and lived as Pakeha Maori and fell in love with a different way of life.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Maori pakeha 'foreigner' + Maori.