Ringatu
/rɪŋəˈtuː
/noun [mass noun]
1A Maori religious movement based on Christianity. It was founded by the Maori leader Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki (circa 1832–93) in 1867: we need to cater for spiritual beliefs that include the likes of Ringatu...
- Ringatu, established in the eighteen-sixties by Te Kooti, had 5,507 adherents.
- They oppose other traditions and faiths such as Ringatu and Ratana.
- Ringatu began to have an impact in the south Waikato.
1.1 [count noun] A member of the Ringatu religion or church: although I am not a Ringatu myself, my children are...
- The Ringatus were determined to make converts of us all.
- The Ringatus believe that the house of God is within man at all times.
- My grandmother was a Ringatu and a great faith healer.
adjective
Relating to the Ringatu religion or church: a minister of the Ringatu faith...
- A Ringatu priest made his mihi and murmured his karakia as officials from local government and others stood by.
- We can easily visualise the Ringatu captive kneading her kete of pikopiko there in the pool, watched by Mair on the opposite bank.
- One episode profiles Te Kooti Arikirangi, founder of the Ringatu faith, and resistance leader who spent time on the run from colonial forces in the Urewera.
Origin
Early 20th century: from Maori ringa 'hands' and tu 'raised up'.