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marae

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marae [məˈraɪ]
n
1. (Social Science / Human Geography) NZ a traditional Maori tribal meeting place, originally one in the open air, now frequently a purpose-built building
2. (Social Science / Human Geography) (in Polynesia) an open-air place of worship
[Maori]
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