kohanga reo

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Etymology

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From Maori kōhanga reo, literally "language nest", from kōhanga (nest) + reo (language).

Noun

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kohanga reo (plural kohanga reo)

  1. A kindergarten designed to immerse children in Maori language and culture.
    • 1983, Parliamentary Debates, volume 451, New Zealand Parliament House of Representatives, page 1356:
      The Minister knows that a licence to establish a kohanga reo cannot be obtained unless the programme meets the prescription of a child care centre.

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