Te Reo
noun [ U ] New Zealand English (also te reo) uk/ˌte ˈreɪ.əʊ/ us/ˌte ˈreɪ.oʊ/ (also Te Reo Māori, te reo Māori)
毛利语
the language of the original people of New Zealand and the Cook Islands
Some teachers use Te Reo as the language of instruction. 有些老师用毛利语作为授课语言。
English and te reo Māori share joint status as New Zealand's official languages. 英语和毛利语地位相当,都是新西兰的官方语言。
Synonym: Maori
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- The Treaty of Waitangi was written in both English and Māori, but te reo soon began to lose ground.
- Te reo forms the basis of many great songs, chants, and legends.
- Dr Jamieson speaks Te Reo Māori and has connections with various Māori communities.