whare

/ˈfær/ (FAHR)

Definitions

1. noun

a Māori house, typically a small, simple structure, or a building, especially in New Zealand

“She grew up in a traditional whare in the countryside.”

2. verb

to build or construct a whare

“The whānau worked together to whare a new home for the family.”

Synonyms

  • dwelling
  • house

Antonyms

  • derelict
  • ruin