Indigenous New Zealanders Crossword Clue

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MAORIS

(6 letters)

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(noun)
1. an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand
2. the Oceanic language spoken by the Maori in New Zealand

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INDIGENOUS (adjective)
1. originating where it is found
NEW (adjective)
1. original and of a kind not seen before
2. (of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity
NEW (adverb)
1. very recently

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MAORIS
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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MOIRA

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