Where does “'ariki” come from?
'ariki (Rapa Nui) comes from Proto-Polynesian qariki — nobleman, chief.
'ariki (Rapa Nui): chief
Definitions
- chief
Ancestry of “'ariki”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Polynesian | qariki | nobleman, chief |
'ariki (Rapa Nui) comes from Proto-Polynesian qariki — nobleman, chief.
'ariki (Rapa Nui): chief
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Polynesian | qariki | nobleman, chief |