Meaning

2 senses

  1. (New Zealand, informal)Used as a greeting.

  2. (New Zealand)Expressing good will or gratitude.

Origin

Borrowed from Māori kia ora.

Borrowed from Māori kia ora.

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Synonyms

2 synonyms
helloA1hiA1

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
keywordkhakikhankibbutzkiboshkickA1

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