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kura Synonyms
Another word for kura
Choosing another word for kura depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A school, particularly a Māori-language immersion school (Kura Kaupapa Māori) where teaching is conducted entirely in the Māori language and based on Māori culture and values.
Usage Example
"The children attend a local school, where they are educated in te reo Māori to help revitalize the language."
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school
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academy
• noun (Context 2)
A traditional Japanese storehouse or warehouse, typically constructed with timber and thick earthen walls to protect valuable goods from fire and theft.
Usage Example
"Many wealthy merchants during the Edo period built fireproof storehouse to safely store their rice, sake, and family heirlooms."
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storehouse
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warehouse
repository
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Kura. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/kura