"whakapapa" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfɑːkəˌpɑːpə/, [ˈfakapapa] (note: using Māori pronunciation) Forms: whakapapas [plural]
enPR: fäʹ-kə-pä'-pə Etymology: Borrowed from Maori whakapapa. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|mi|whakapapa}} Borrowed from Maori whakapapa Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} whakapapa (usually uncountable, plural whakapapas)
  1. (New Zealand) Genealogy, as a fundamental principle of Māori culture that is critical in establishing one's identity. Tags: New-Zealand, uncountable, usually
    Sense id: en-whakapapa-en-noun-IqsR6eqA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, New Zealand English, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 66 4 4 3 5 2 17 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 69 3 3 3 4 2 16

Inflected forms

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