Meanings
rohe1
plural rohes
- New ZealandA Māori tribal territory or region; (loosely), an area or region.First known use 20th c.
Such rohe were most often delineated by geographical features such as mountains, rivers and valleys, or by botanical markers such as forests or individually identified trees.
2003, Michael King, The Penguin History of Aotearoa New Zealand, Penguin, published 2023, page 68
Rohe2
Origin
- Māorirohe
- Englishrohe
Borrowed from Māori rohe.
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rohe. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rohe
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