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Maori (n.)

"Polynesian inhabitant of New Zealand," 1843, native name, said to mean "normal, natural, ordinary, of the usual kind." As an adjective by 1849.

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Definitions of Maori from WordNet

Maori (n.)
an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand;
Maori (n.)
the Oceanic language spoken by the Maori in New Zealand;
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