Iwi vs. Hapu — What's the Difference?

Iwi (Māori pronunciation: [ˈiwi]) are the largest social units in Aotearoa (New Zealand) Māori society. The Māori-language word iwi roughly translates to "people" or "nation", and is often translated as "tribe", or "a confederation of tribes".

(NZ) A subtribe of an iwi or Maori tribe; the basic political unit within Māori society; a subtribe or extended family.

(NZ) A Maori tribe.