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Meaning of whare pūrākau | Babel Free

Noun CEFR A1 Common

Definitions

school of learning where tohunga taught esoteric knowledge, rituals, karakia, history and creation narratives. A term used particularly by Ngāi Tahu for the whare wānanga.

CEFR level

A1
Beginner
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.
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See also

whare tūpāpaku whare wānanga wharehoko wharekai wharenoho wharenui

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