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