Where does “ariki” come from?
ariki (Maori) comes from Proto-Polynesian qariki — nobleman, chief.
ariki (Maori): paramount chief of a tribe, the most senior by...
Definitions
- paramount chief of a tribe, the most senior by...
Ancestry of “ariki”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Polynesian | qariki | nobleman, chief |