whakapapa

Borrowed from Maori whakapapa.

• IPA^(key): [ˈɸakaˌpapa]

whakapapa (usually uncountable, plural whakapapas)

1. Genealogy, a fundamental principle of Māori culture that is critical in establishing one's identity.

whaka- (“to make”) +‎ papa (“flat and broad; a layer”)

whakapapa

1. To lie flat or to lay flat.
2. To lay low or to strike down.
3. To place in layers or to lay one upon another.
4. To recite in order (genealogies, legends, etc.)

whakapapa

1. Genealogy, genealogical table, descent, lineage.