A Māori warrior or brave fighter, especially in Māori culture and history.
From Māori language, meaning 'warrior' or 'brave.' It's a word specific to Polynesian cultures, particularly New Zealand, and reflects the martial traditions of Māori people.
In Māori culture, a 'toa' wasn't just someone good at fighting—they were expected to be clever, honorable, and spiritually strong, making them more like the 'knight' ideal in European cultures than just a soldier.
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