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Meaning of whakapapa | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈfɑːkəˌpɑːpə/

Definitions

Genealogy, as a fundamental principle of Māori culture that is critical in establishing one's identity.

New-Zealand, uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Français whakapapa

Examples

“What are you crying for? asks the Kati Kahukunu (he's probably my 23rd cousin but we haven't swapped whakapapa yet).”

CEFR level

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

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