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Kia ora (Māori pronunciation: [kiˈaɔɾa], approximated in English as /ˌkiːə ˈɔːrə/ KEE-ə-OR-ə[1] or /ˈkjɔːrə/ KYOR-ə) is a Māori-language greeting which has entered New Zealand English. It translates literally as "have life" or "be healthy",[2] wishing the essence of life upon someone, from one speaker to the other.[3] It is used as an informal greeting or farewell equivalent to "hi", "hello", or "goodbye" and can be used as an expression of thanks similar to "cheers". As a greeting of local origin, it is comparable to the term "g'day" (used in Australian and New Zealand English).[4]
- ^ "Kia ora". Dictionary.com Unabridged (Online). n.d.
- ^ McConnell, Glenn (15 September 2017). "Kia ora is everywhere, but what exactly does it mean?". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "The meaning of kia ora". www.newzealand.com. Tourism New Zealand. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "100 Maori words every New Zealander should know". Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
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