turangawaewae
/ˌtuːrʌŋəˈwʌɪwʌɪ/noun NZ
(In Maori culture) a sense of identity and independence associated with having a particular home base: these acres were his turangawaewae; the only heirloom of consequence his family ever had...
- Indeed, such sentiment for a time threatened to define the New Zealand Baptist turangawaewae.
- I really do have two places that are my turangawaewae.
- My home is Italy, and I feel that Lazio is my turangawaewae at least for now.
Origin
1960s: Maori, literally standing place for the feet.
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