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Meaning of kaitiaki | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The Māori concept of guardianship of the natural environment.
    New-Zealand, uncountable
  2. In Māori culture, a person serving as a guardian of the natural environment.
    New-Zealand, countable

Examples

“Kaitiaki are rarely resourced to respond to the many requests for their time and expertise.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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