Wanganui
English
Etymology
From Maori Whanganui.
Pronunciation
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Proper noun
Wanganui
- A city on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
- A major river in the North Island, New Zealand, which flows into the Tasman Sea at Wanganui, now officially the Whanganui River.
- A river on the West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand, which also flows into the Tasman Sea.
Usage notes
This spelling is unofficial since 2009, in favor of Whanganui.
Alternative forms
- Whanganui
Derived terms
- Manawatu-Wanganui