kaitiaki
noun[C]
New Zealand Englishuk/kaɪˈtiː.ə.ki/us/kaɪˈtiː.ə.ki/pluralkaitiakiapersonwho has been given aresponsibilitytoprotectsomething,especiallynatureor theenvironment:
(尤指自然或环境的)看护人,守护神Traditionally,Maoriheldthat eachbendof theriverhad a kaitiaki (guardian).传统上,毛利人认为,每条河弯都有一位kaitiaki(守护神)。
- People should not beabletoderivecommercialbenefitsfromlandwithout firstobtainingtheconsentof kaitiaki.
- A kaitiaki has adutytopasstheenvironmenttofuturegenerationsin a goodcondition.
- Theyholdkaitiakiresponsibilitiesover thewholeof themarinefarmingspace.
Protection and protectors
- adopt
- adoptable
- aegis
- anti-shark
- anti-skid
- chaperone
- custodian
- CVV
- cybersecurity
- defence mechanism
- den mother
- doorkeeper
- muzzle
- precaution
- preservationist
- ring-fence
- safe space
- safeguarding
- safekeeping
- safety net