noun
hori
noun
1
Informal New Zealand term for a Māori person.
"He describes himself proudly as a hori from way back."
How to Use Hori
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal New Zealand word for a Māori person.
When to use it
Can be used affectionately by Māori speakers of themselves, but is considered offensive when used by outsiders.
Word Forms
horis plural
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Etymology
From the Māori name Hōri, itself borrowed from the English name "George".