kohanga reo

English

Alternative forms

• kōhanga reo

Etymology

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

Noun

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.

Further reading

• kohanga reo on Wikipedia.Wikipedia