tūrangawaewae

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Maori

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Etymology

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From tūranga (place to stand, position, site, situation; foundation) (from (to stand) + ‑ranga (suffix forming nouns from verbs)) + waewae (foot; leg; footprint).

Noun

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tūrangawaewae

  1. turangawaewae (the place where one belongs or has a right to live; one's own land; also, the sense of freedom, identity, and spiritual connection associated with this place)