kohanga reo

noun

A kindergarten designed to immerse children in Maori language and culture.

OriginMāori kōhanga reo →
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Meanings

nounkohanga reo (plural kohanga reo)

alternative kōhanga 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

Origin

  1. Māorikōhanga reo
  2. Englishkohanga reo

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

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APA

kohanga reo. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kohanga%20reo

MLA

“kohanga reo.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kohanga%20reo. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “kohanga reo,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kohanga%20reo.

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