rahui
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Noun — In Māori and wider Polynesian culture, a temporary ban restricting access to or use of a place or resource.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Māori rāhui, meaning "restriction" or "prohibition."
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What does “rahui” mean?
The word “rahui” means in Māori and wider Polynesian culture, a temporary ban restricting access to or use of a place or resource. In plain terms, a traditional restriction placed on an area, often to protect it or let it recover, or to mark a place as tapu (sacred/off-limits).
How do you use “rahui” in a sentence?
Here is “rahui” used in a sentence: “A rahui was placed over the bay to let the fish stocks recover.”
What part of speech is “rahui”?
“Rahui” is a noun.