Etymology

kia ora

ki·a o·ra

Today it means: Used as a greeting. Full definition →

Māori kia ora
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  1. Māori · borrowed fromkia ora
  2. Māori · borrowed fromkia ora
  3. English todaykia ora

Borrowed from Māori kia ora.

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