"atua" meaning in English

See atua in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: atuas [plural], atua [plural]
Etymology: From Maori atua. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mi|atua}} Maori atua Head templates: {{en-noun|s|atua}} atua (plural atuas or atua)
  1. In Maori culture, a god or demon. Categories (topical): Gods

Inflected forms

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