noun
hui
H-ee
noun
1
A Māori gathering or meeting, often used in New Zealand English for any formal group meeting or assembly.
"The community held a hui to discuss the new development."
"Leaders from several tribes attended the hui."
How to Use Hui
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA meeting or gathering, a term used mainly in New Zealand English.
When to use it
Mostly used in New Zealand English contexts.
Word Forms
hui plural, huis plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Māori hui, meaning "gathering" or "assembly."