whanaungatanga
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Maori[edit]
Etymology[edit]
whanaunga (“relative”) + -tanga (“derived quality”)
Noun[edit]
whanaungatanga
- close relationship
Usage notes[edit]
Used to describe a relationship that has developed from mutual shared experiences or when one gives a sense of belonging.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ whanaungatanga – Māori Dictionary