Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/qariki

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This Proto-Polynesian entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Polynesian

Etymology

Compare Tagalog hari, Cuyunon adi, Malay aji, Old Javanese haji.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ʔaˈɾi.ki/

Noun

*qariki

nobleman, chief

Descendants

Hawaiian: aliʻi
- → English: ali'i
Maori: ariki
Mangarevan: akariki
Niuean: iki
Rapa Nui: ꞌariki
Samoan: ali'i
Tahitian: ariʻi
Tongan: ʻeiki
Tokelauan: aliki
Tuvaluan: aliki

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