The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added dozens of phrases generally utilized in New Zealand by the nation’s Māori folks.
The OED now contains ‘kia ora e hoa’ – or ‘hello mate’; ‘koha’ which means present; ‘whenua’ or land and ‘rangatiratanga’ signifying the suitable to self-determination.
Different non-Māori phrases have additionally been added, together with ‘after-ball’ – a celebration following a proper occasion – and ‘chur’, used conversationally to precise good needs.
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