Aotearoa

English

/ˌɑːəʊteəˈɹəʊ.ə/, /ˌɑ.oʊtiəˈɹoʊ.ə/, /ɐɔteəˈrɔɐ/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) The North Island of New Zealand.
  • (chiefly) New Zealand.

Etymology

Borrowed from Maori Aotearoa (North Island, New Zealand, long white cloud).

Origin

Maori

Aotearoa

Gloss

North Island, New Zealand, long white cloud

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