"aroha" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈa.roː.ha(ː)/ [New-Zealand]
Etymology: From Maori aroha. Doublet of aloha and aropa. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mi|aroha}} Maori aroha, {{doublet|en|aloha|aropa}} Doublet of aloha and aropa Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} aroha (uncountable)
  1. (New Zealand) Love and compassion. Tags: New-Zealand, uncountable
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          "ref": "1986, Joan Metge, In and Out of Touch: Whakamaa in Cross Cultural Context, →ISBN, page 124:",
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          "ref": "1995, Witi Tame Ihimaera, Kingfisher come home, page 129:",
          "text": "They do not come to this meeting house with respect, nor with aroha.",
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