tamariki
/ˌtɑːməˈriːki/plural noun NZ
(In Maori contexts) children: I sparked up a conversation, asking the tamariki where they were from...
- Children are drafted at the entrance, with tamariki going to the left and other children to the right.
- These treasures are my heritage and my tamariki's heritage.
- When it comes to educating our tamariki, one size does not fit all.
Origin
Early 19th century: Maori.