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Definition of waikato

waikato

/ˈwaɪkɑːtoʊ/
Wai · ka · to
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waikato Lexical Profile

• noun

1

New Zealand A local government region located in the upper North Island of New Zealand, known for its extensive dairy farming and the Waitomo glowworm caves.

Example

"We spent our holiday driving through the rolling green hills of the Waikato."

2

New Zealand The longest river in New Zealand, flowing approximately 425 kilometers from Lake Taupo through the North Island to empty into the Tasman Sea.

• Nearby Words

waiau
waihilau
waihou
waikato
wailua
wailua falls
waimakariri

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Māori 'Waikato', derived from 'wai' (water) and 'kato' (the pull of the river current).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waikato. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waikato
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