word
marae
MAH-righ
ˈmɑːraɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
marae
Dictionary meaning
A communal and sacred space that serves social and religious purposes in Maori and wider Polynesian culture.
History and origin
Maori — communal or sacred place.
Common mispronunciations
muh-RAYMAR-ay
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