English - Maori Dictionary (Ngata Dictionary)

This dictionary is the most extensive English to Maori dictionary yet published, offering over 14,500 headwords. It is the first major dictionary to be written by Maori for the study of te reo Maori. The work originated more than thirty years ago by Hori Ngata and has been compiled by native speakers of the language, including many Ngati Porou kaumatua with the help of a team of linguists and editors.

Based primarily on the Ngati Porou dialect, the dictionary embraces a wide variety of tribal usages and is accessible to students at a basic level, as well as to those with an advanced knowledge of Maori language.

The dictionary has:

- Simple format
- Headwords in English and Maori
- Sentences to illustrate usage
- Appendices listing terms for geographical, biological, and cultural background information
- Been written by Maori for all NZers and visitors to New Zealand.

It is available in pocket and full-sized editions.

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