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