Wharenui vs. Marae

Wharenui vs. Marae — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Wharenui and Marae

Wharenuinoun

An ornamental Maori meeting house representing the body of a tupuna, forming part of the larger marae complex.

Maraenoun

(archaic) a Polynesian sacred altar or enclosure

Maraenoun

The courtyard of a Maori wharenui or meeting-house and the buildings around it.

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