Definitions

1. noun

a traditional Maori priest or spiritual leader, especially one who performs rituals and sacrifices

“In Maori culture, the tohunga played a significant role in maintaining balance and harmony.”

2. noun

a Maori expert or specialist in a particular field, such as a tohunga whakairo (carver), tohunga rongonui (storyteller), etc.

“The tohunga rongonui passed down the stories of our ancestors to the younger generation.”