word
whanau
FAH-noh
ˈfɑːnoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
whanau
Dictionary meaning
The Maori word for extended family or close-knit community, encompassing several generations and including non-blood relations.
History and origin
Maori — 'to be born, to give birth'.
Common mispronunciations
WAN-ohWHA-noh
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