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单词 rahui
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Definition of rahui in English:

rahui

nounˈrɑːhʊə
NZ
  • A prohibition against a particular area or activity, typically one in force temporarily in order to protect a resource.

    a Maori elder placed a rahui on the river
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He blessed the track and placed a rahui, or protective restriction, on the remainder of the track from Red Crater to Ketetahi.
    • Some Maori elders are now talking about putting a rahui, or ban, on methamphetamine, and I will give every support I can to their efforts.
    • He said placing a rahui was an effective cultural way of dealing with a major community problem.
    • In Maoridom, a tapu area is considered sacred and holy and it is believed that anyone breaking the rahui will face spiritual consequences.
    • The blue cod fishery down there is so threatened that two whole fiords have had to be closed in a rahui, while the fishery rebuilds.
    • Two carvings will be placed alongside billboards at each end of Matapihi Peninsula to warn people of the rahui.
    • The rahui is intended to respect the mana of the mountain and ensure the safety and protection of all people entering the region.
    • The town's community had recently imposed a rahui and banned patches on a local marae.
    • The benefits of the rahui would not only be seen in Matapihi, but through Tauranga Moana as a whole.
    • The rahui bans fishing in the area.

Origin

Early 19th century: Maori.

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