ariki
[ah-ree-kee]
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noun, plural a·ri·ki.
(in Polynesia) a chief or king.
Origin of ariki
From Maori
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Historical Examples of ariki
This misdemeanour was, in Maori eyes, fatal to his prestige as an ariki and a war-leader.
The adventures of Kimble BentJames Cowan
These communities collectively acknowledged the superior prestige of an Ariki, or hereditary high chief.
The City of AucklandJohn Barr
Next day the fern of his child is eaten by the Ariki (head chief).
Grammar of the New Zealand language (2nd edition)Robert Maunsell
For the ariki is thoroughly aware of the gradual extinction which is coming for his race.
Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2)William Delisle Hay
ariki
noun plural ariki
Word Origin for ariki
Māori
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