Hui
/ˈhuː.i/noun
A meeting or gathering, especially one held according to Māori customs and protocols.
Did you know?In te reo Māori, hui can function as both a noun meaning “gathering” and a verb meaning “to assemble,” reflecting the central importance of collective discussion and decision-making.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Polynesian
Proto-Polynesian
*hui
“To gather, assemble, or come together; the exact reconstructed form and meaning are debated in Polynesian linguistics.”
Early Māori
Māori
hui
“A gathering or assembly; also, to meet or assemble.”
19th Century
English
hui
“A Māori gathering or meeting, recorded in English usage in New Zealand.”
20th Century
New Zealand English
hui
“A formal or informal meeting, often involving Māori customs, collective discussion, and shared food.”
Modern English
English
hui
“A meeting or gathering, especially one associated with Māori culture and New Zealand.”