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Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono (Hawaiian pronunciation: [ˈuə ˈmɐw ke ˈɛə o kə ˈʔaːi.nə i kə ˈpo.no]) is a Hawaiian phrase, spoken by Kamehameha III, and adopted in 1959 as the state motto. [1] It is most commonly translated as "the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness."
The Mau was a non-violent movement for Samoan independence from colonial rule during the first half of the 20th century. [1] Mau means 'resolute' or 'resolved' in the sense of 'opinion', 'unwavering', 'to be decided', or 'testimony'; also denoting 'firm strength' in Samoan. The motto for the Mau were the words Samoa mo Samoa (Samoa for the ...
mAU (milli-absorbance unit), used to measure absorbance; Marine amphibious unit, now Marine expeditionary unit, the smallest air-ground task force in the United States Fleet Marine Force; Makeup air unit, a type of air handler that only conditions outside (not recirculated) air; Medical Assessment Unit, a short-stay hospital department in some ...
The Mau Mau rebellion (1952–1960), also known as the Mau Mau uprising, Mau Mau revolt, or Kenya Emergency, was a war in the British Kenya Colony (1920–1963) between the Kenya Land and Freedom Army (KLFA), also known as the Mau Mau, and the British authorities. [9]
Pono (pronounced) is a Hawaiian word commonly rendered as "righteousness".For instance, the Hawaii state motto: Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono or "The sovereignty of the land is perpetuated in righteousness".
The Egyptian Mau is the fastest of the domestic cats, [12] with its longer hind legs, and unique flap of skin extending from the flank to the back knee, which assists in running by allowing the legs to stretch back farther, providing for greater agility and length of stride. Maus have been clocked running more than 48 km/h (30 mph).
Mau, also now known as Maunath Bhanjan, is an industrial town and the headquarter of the Mau district.It is located in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, India.The town is known for its saree industry which is a traditional business and centuries old art of the people of this city; says, Pallavi Mishra.
Mau rākau is a general term referring to the skilled use of weapons. It is said that the use of weapons was taught in the Whare-tū-taua (House or school of war). The term Mau taiaha is used to refer to the use of the taiaha and does not necessarily include other weapons.