Definition of rahui in English:

rahui

nounˈrɑːhʊə

A prohibition against a particular area or activity, typically one in force temporarily in order to protect a resource.
a Maori elder placed a rahui on the river
Example sentencesExamples
- He blessed the track and placed a rahui, or protective restriction, on the remainder of the track from Red Crater to Ketetahi.
- Some Maori elders are now talking about putting a rahui, or ban, on methamphetamine, and I will give every support I can to their efforts.
- He said placing a rahui was an effective cultural way of dealing with a major community problem.
- In Maoridom, a tapu area is considered sacred and holy and it is believed that anyone breaking the rahui will face spiritual consequences.
- The blue cod fishery down there is so threatened that two whole fiords have had to be closed in a rahui, while the fishery rebuilds.
- Two carvings will be placed alongside billboards at each end of Matapihi Peninsula to warn people of the rahui.
- The rahui is intended to respect the mana of the mountain and ensure the safety and protection of all people entering the region.
- The town's community had recently imposed a rahui and banned patches on a local marae.
- The benefits of the rahui would not only be seen in Matapihi, but through Tauranga Moana as a whole.
- The rahui bans fishing in the area.

Origin

Early 19th century: Maori.

单词	rahui
释义	Definition of rahui in English: rahui nounˈrɑːhʊə NZ A prohibition against a particular area or activity, typically one in force temporarily in order to protect a resource. a Maori elder placed a rahui on the river Example sentencesExamples He blessed the track and placed a rahui, or protective restriction, on the remainder of the track from Red Crater to Ketetahi. Some Maori elders are now talking about putting a rahui, or ban, on methamphetamine, and I will give every support I can to their efforts. He said placing a rahui was an effective cultural way of dealing with a major community problem. In Maoridom, a tapu area is considered sacred and holy and it is believed that anyone breaking the rahui will face spiritual consequences. The blue cod fishery down there is so threatened that two whole fiords have had to be closed in a rahui, while the fishery rebuilds. Two carvings will be placed alongside billboards at each end of Matapihi Peninsula to warn people of the rahui. The rahui is intended to respect the mana of the mountain and ensure the safety and protection of all people entering the region. The town's community had recently imposed a rahui and banned patches on a local marae. The benefits of the rahui would not only be seen in Matapihi, but through Tauranga Moana as a whole. The rahui bans fishing in the area. Origin Early 19th century: Maori.
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