noun
hori
Hori (noun) means informal New Zealand term for a Māori person. Example: “He describes himself proudly as a hori from way back.”
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- horis
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Etymology
From the Māori name Hōri, itself borrowed from the English name "George".
Rhymes for hori
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What does “hori” mean?
The word “hori” means informal New Zealand term for a Māori person. In plain terms, an informal New Zealand word for a Māori person.
How do you use “hori” in a sentence?
Here is “hori” used in a sentence: “He describes himself proudly as a hori from way back.”
What part of speech is “hori”?
“Hori” is a noun.
What is the meaning of hori?
"hori" (noun) means informal New Zealand term for a Māori person.
