单词	makarrata
释义	makarrata /makəˈrɑːtə / noun Australian 1An Aboriginal ceremonial ritual symbolizing the restoration of peace after a dispute: [as modifier]: a traditional makarrata ceremony... In order for a makarrata to happen, those who have been wronged must invite the perpetrators' participation. If a Yulgnor broke tribal law a Makarrata was held and the offender's crime discussed The string is then used as a belt to be worn during fights and makarrata peace-making settlements. 1.1A treaty or agreement: they conducted an inquiry into the feasibility of a Makarrata between the Commonwealth and Aboriginal people... The Wilderness Society's journal carried a strong call for a Makarrata in mid-1981 and many of its members wanted it to endorse land rights. In the late 1970s calls for a Makarrata between the Aboriginal peoples and the Australian government were made. The politicians still have to be made to act positively on land rights, mining, health, education, and housing; and the idea of a Makarrata treaty too. Origin 1930s: from Yolngu languages makarrarta.
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