2. (noun) available space, available room.
Kāore he wāteatanga mō tētahi atu (TWMNT 23/3/1875:59). / There is no space for another one.
3. (noun) freedom, liberty.
He tūtei ahau e mātaki ana i te wāteatanga o te whenua (TP 1/1911:6). / I am a sentry observing the freedom of the land.
Synonyms: herekorenga, noho herekore
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