hapu
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A small social group within Māori people with its own leaders and traditions
- noun
- /ˈhɑːpuː/
- New Zealand
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hapu
- Each hapu has its own traditions and leadership within Māori society.
Examples
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She is proud to represent her hapu at the national gathering.
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The festival brought together members from every hapu in the region.
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The hapu gathered for their annual celebration.
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Each hapu has its own unique customs.
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Each hapu is an essential part of Māori culture, contributing its own unique customs and leadership.
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The festival celebrated the diversity of each hapu, showcasing their distinct traditions and practices.
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At the gathering, representatives from all the hapu shared stories that highlighted their histories and values.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word hapu in Māori also means a subtribe or family group. It comes from the idea of people 'born' from the same ancestor, so a hapu is a group of related families within a larger tribe.
