Meaning of rangatira | Babel Free
Definitions
A hereditary Māori leader of a kinship group; a chieftain or high-born Maori.
New-Zealand
Examples
“Stout commoners on the left side, and real rangatira on the right distaff side. A New Zealander through and through.”
“Defeated and captured rangatira became slaves, but they could regain⟳ their former status if they succeeded in escaping from their captors or eventually obtaining an honourable release⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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