noun
- plural of pakeha: New Zealand citizens of European descent, especially as distinguished from Maori
Usage: New Zealand English; sometimes considered offensive when used by non-Maori
Examples
- Many pakehas have lived in New Zealand for generations.
- The treaty affected both Maori and pakehas differently.
- Some pakehas are learning te reo Maori as a second language.
- The cultural exchange between Maori and pakehas continues today.
- Several pakehas attended the traditional ceremony.
- The term pakehas can be sensitive depending on context.