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Definition of waimakariri

waimakariri

/ˌwaɪməkəˈrɪri/
wai · ma · ka · ri · ri
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waimakariri Lexical Profile

• noun

1

New Zealand A major braided river in the South Island of New Zealand, flowing from the Southern Alps across the Canterbury Plains to the Pacific Ocean.

2

New Zealand A local government district in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island, situated just north of the river bearing the same name.

Example

"Population growth in the Waimakariri District has accelerated as more families seek affordable housing outside the main city center."

• Rhymes for waimakariri

• Nearby Words

wailer
wailua
wailua falls
waimakariri
waimoku
wainscoting
waipoo falls

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Māori language, where 'wai' means water and 'makariri' means cold.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waimakariri. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waimakariri
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