noun
Uncommon
hui
H-ee
Hui (noun) means a Māori gathering or meeting, often used in New Zealand English for any formal group meeting or assembly. Example: “The community held a hui to discuss the new development.”
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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."
"“I even started training as a seminarian. It lasted till I met Hana at an interchurch hui.”"
— Keri Hulme, The Bone People (1983)
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.
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Word forms
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Māori hui, meaning "gathering" or "assembly."
Rhymes for hui
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What does “hui” mean?
The word “hui” means a Māori gathering or meeting, often used in New Zealand English for any formal group meeting or assembly. In plain terms, a meeting or gathering, a term used mainly in New Zealand English.
How do you pronounce “hui”?
“Hui” is pronounced H-ee (/ˈhʉː.iː/ in IPA).
How do you use “hui” in a sentence?
Here is “hui” used in a sentence: “The community held a hui to discuss the new development.”
What part of speech is “hui”?
“Hui” is a noun.
Is “hui” a common word?
“Hui” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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