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