whakaawenga o waho

external influence

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He Tautuhinga | Definition

He mana, he āhuatanga rānei nō waho e kuhu mai ana ki roto i tētahi tangata, i tētahi rōpū rānei.
A power or effect coming from outside into a situation, person, or group.

He Tauira | Example

He nui te whakaawenga o waho i tā rātou whakatau kia whakarerekētia te kaupapa.
External influence greatly affected their decision to change course.