General
pākehā
What does pākehā mean?
A New Zealander of European (usually British) descent, as distinct from Māori.
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Origin
From Māori 'Pākehā', denoting New Zealanders of European descent.
Frequently asked questions
What does Pākehā mean?
Pākehā is a Māori term for a New Zealander of European descent, usually British, as distinct from Māori.
Is Pākehā an insult?
No, it's generally a neutral, widely accepted term used across New Zealand to describe New Zealanders of European heritage.
How do you pronounce Pākehā?
It's said PAH-keh-hah, with roughly equal stress across the syllables.
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