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Definition of “Ihimaera”

Ihimaera (ɪhɪˈmɑːrə Pronunciation for Ihimaera

Definitions

noun

  1. Witi (ˈwɪtɪ), full name Witi Tame Ihimaera-Smiler. born 1944, New Zealand Māori novelist and short-story writer; his novels include The Whale Rider (1987) and The Uncle's Story (2002)

Example Sentences Including 'Ihimaera'

Adapted from a story by Witi Ihimaera , Whale Rider has been a hit with audiences around the world.
New Zealand Herald (2004)
Ihimaera , the first Maori to have a novel published, is an associate professor in Auckland University's English Department.
New Zealand Herald (2004)

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