aliʻi

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See also: ali'i and Ali'i

Hawaiian

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *qariki.

Pronunciation

Noun

aliʻi

  1. a hereditary rank of traditional chief

Verb

aliʻi

  1. (stative) noble

Descendants

  • English: ali'i