Whanganui

English

Proper noun

Whanganui

  1. Alternative form of Wanganui, the city and river in the North Island of New Zealand.

Usage notes

This spelling is preferred in the Maori language. The river in the South Island has the Wanganui spelling only.

Māori

Etymology

From whanga (“bay”) +‎ nui (“big”), literally “big bay”.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Māori) IPA(key): /ˈɸaŋanui/
    • Audio (Standard Māori):(file)
  • (Manawatu-Wanganui) IPA(key): [ˈˀwaŋanui]
    • Audio (Manawatu-Wanganui):(file)

Proper noun

Whanganui

  1. Wanganui (a city and river in New Zealand)
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