marae Synonyms & Antonyms
/məˈɹaɪ/
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Marae as a Noun
1
The courtyard of a Maori wharenui or meeting-house, seen as a cultural and spiritual focal point.
2
The buildings and people around it; a spiritual or cultural centre.
3
A Polynesian sacred altar or enclosure.
4
The courtyard of a Maori wharenui or meeting-house and the buildings around it.
Word Forms & Grammar
marae (plural maraes)
Words That Rhyme With Marae
Origin of Marae
Borrowed from Māori marae and Tahitian marae, from Proto-Oceanic *malaqe.
Marae in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /məˈɹaɪ/ |
| Meaning | The courtyard of a Maori wharenui or meeting-house, seen as a cultural and spiritual focal point |
| Plural | maraes |