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kohanga reo

kohanga reo noun: a kindergarten designed to immerse children in Maori language and culture.

Noun

kohanga reo (plural kohanga reo)

  1. A kindergarten designed to immerse children in Maori language and culture.
    • 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.1983, Parliamentary Debates, volume 451, New Zealand Parliament House of Representatives, page 1356

Forms of kohanga reo

pluralkohanga reo
alternative formkōhanga reo

Origin of kohanga reo

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

Questions about kohanga reo

What does kohanga reo mean?
Kohanga reo means a kindergarten designed to immerse children in Maori language and culture.
What part of speech is kohanga reo?
Kohanga reo is a noun.
What is the plural of kohanga reo?
The plural of kohanga reo is kohanga reo.

Words near kohanga reo in the dictionary

  1. koha
  2. kohai
  3. kohais
  4. Kohala
  5. Kohan
  6. kohanga reo
  7. kohanim
  8. Kohans
  9. Kohanyi
  10. Koharu
  11. kohas

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