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Untrue It is what it's called, here, in NZ English

• resolutebat 3y ago
  I know, but it's still unhelpful performative posturing. There would be zero risk of confusion if it was called simply "Māori" or "the Māori language" instead, the way we do with every other language in the world.
  • squigz 3y ago
    > it's still unhelpful performative posturing Why exactly is it "unhelpful"? You say there's no risk of simply saying Maori - what is the risk in calling it what it's called?
    • worik 3y ago
      It is a difficult adjustment for us here, especially for older generations, the change has been very dramatic. "unhelpful" is a mild expression of discomfort