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What does tua mean in maori?

"Tua" in Māori means "old" or "elderly". It can also be used to refer to something that is "past" or "ancient".

Here are some examples of how "tua" is used:

* Tua tātou: Our elders

* He tangata tua: An old person

* Te ao tua: The past world

It's important to note that "tua" can also be part of other Māori words, such as "tuakana" (older sibling) and "tuatara" (a type of lizard).

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