mihanere
/ˈmɪhənɛri/(also mihinare) NZ. Now historical
noun
A Maori convert to (especially Protestant) Christianity; a Protestant Maori. Frequently attributive or as adjective Compare missionary.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Joseph Somes to Lord John Russell. From Maori mihinare, mihingare (Protestant) missionary (and hence a person converted to Christianity by one) from English missionary.
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