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tuawahine
heroine
Mātauranga
Education
He Tautuhinga
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Definition
He wahine e whakanuia ana i tōna māia, i ana whakatutukihanga, i ōna āhuatanga rangatira rānei.
A woman who is admired for her courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities.
He Tauira
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Example
Ko ia te tuawahine o te whakataetae.
He is the heroine of the competition.