papapori o runga

upper class

Mātauranga Education

He Tautuhinga | Definition

Ko te pāpori e mōhiotia ana ko rātou te tūranga pāpori teitei.
The social group that is perceived as having the highest social status.

He Tauira | Example

Ko te papapori runga e whakahaere ana i te whenua.
The upper class controls the country.