Word
hui
Phoneticshui
/ˈhuɪ/
Definition
n. a meeting or gathering to talk about important things, especially in New Zealand. It is a word from the Māori language used for social or political groups.
n. a social or political gathering, meeting, or assembly. Borrowed from Māori; primarily used in New Zealand English to describe communal discussions or consultations.
Examples
“The local community held a hui to discuss the new park.”
“The government called for a national hui to consult with tribal leaders regarding environmental protection laws.”
“After several days of debate at the hui, the delegates reached a consensus that respected both traditional customs and modern legal requirements.”
Examples
simple
“The local community held a hui to discuss the new park.”
contextual
“The government called for a national hui to consult with tribal leaders regarding environmental protection laws.”
complex
“After several days of debate at the hui, the delegates reached a consensus that respected both traditional customs and modern legal requirements.”
Usage
Commonly used in New Zealand English; often takes the preposition 'on' or 'about' when specifying the topic.
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