The word "kaitiakitanga" recognized as the most beautiful in the world
The word "kaitiakitanga" in Māori has been selected as the most beautiful word in the world, signifying responsibility for environmental protection. The ranking was compiled by Babbel, which analyzed thousands of discussions in language communities. The winner was chosen by an international jury consisting of linguists and cultural experts.
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The word ‘kaitiakitanga’ recognized as the most beautiful in the world
The list of the most beautiful words in the world has been updated, with ‘kaitiakitanga’ taking the top spot and new data added.
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