mātāpono

principle

Mātauranga Education

He Tautuhinga | Definition

Te pūtaketanga o tētahi whakapono, o tētahi whanonga rānei.
The basis or foundation of a belief or behaviour.

He Tauira | Example

Ko te aroha te mātāpono nui o te whānau.
Love is the main principle of the family.