Maorilander

noun

Mao·​ri·​land·​er

-ˌlandə(r)

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of New Zealand

—occasionally used before the first half of the 20th century

Word History

Etymology

Maoriland New Zealand (from Maori + land) + -er

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