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William Williams's Māori dictionary, 1844

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William Williams's Māori dictionary, 1844

This is the first page of the first edition of the Māori-language dictionary compiled by the Reverend William Williams, published in 1844. Subsequent editions were edited by Williams's descendants and others, and the dictionary remained in print as a vital resource for Māori language learning in the 21st century.

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Reference: BIM 217 (B-K-1088-A1)

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How to cite this page

Ranginui Walker, Māori Studies – ngā tari Māori – Pioneers of Māori studies, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/document/41784/william-williamss-maori-dictionary-1844 (accessed 23 June 2026).

Story by Ranginui Walker, published 31 May 2013.

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Mike Neho
24 April 2018
Tena koutau e huna ana