"Hawaiki" meaning in English

See Hawaiki in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Maori Hawaiki, from Proto-Nuclear Polynesian *Sawaiki, Doublet of Hawaii and Savai'i. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mi|Hawaiki}} Maori Hawaiki, {{der|en|poz-pnp-pro|*Sawaiki}} Proto-Nuclear Polynesian *Sawaiki, {{doublet|en|Hawaii|Savai'i}} Doublet of Hawaii and Savai'i Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Hawaiki
  1. (mythology) The original home of the Māori, before they travelled across the sea to New Zealand. It also features as the underworld in many Māori stories. Wikipedia link: Hawaiki Categories (topical): Mythological locations, Mythology
    Sense id: en-Hawaiki-en-name-UOYx5yki Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

Alternative forms

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