word
tikanga
tee-KUNG-ah
tiːˈkʌŋɑːListen
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Syllable breakdown
tikanga
Dictionary meaning
The correct way of doing things in Maori culture; a set of Maori values and practices that define appropriate behaviour.
History and origin
Maori — from 'tika' (correct, right, straight).
Common mispronunciations
TIK-an-gahti-KAN-gah
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