pakeha

English

Etymology

Maori pākehā.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɑːkɪhɑː/

Noun

pakeha (plural pakehas or pakeha)

1. A non-Maori, especially a European New Zealander.

   2004: Henry asked if missionaries were now active on the Chathams at which Mr Evans & Mr D’Arnoq exchanged looks, & the former informed us, ‘Nay, the Maori don’t take kindly to us Pakeha spoiling their Moriori with too much civilization.’ — David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas

Anagrams

• paheka