aroha (ˈɑːrɒhə
)
Definitions
noun
- New Zealand love, compassion, or affectionate regard
Word Origin
MāoriUsage examples
It is from these patterns the aroha (an ascending series of notes) and avroha (descending series of notes) originate.
India Today (2000)"There is much aroha (love) in the nation today, for you little Coral," she said.
New Zealand Herald (2003)