"ali'i" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ali'i [plural]
Etymology: From Hawaiian aliʻi, from Proto-Polynesian *qariki. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|haw|aliʻi}} Hawaiian aliʻi, {{der|en|poz-pol-pro|*qariki}} Proto-Polynesian *qariki Head templates: {{en-noun|ali'i}} ali'i (plural ali'i)
  1. (Hawaii, now historical) A member of a noble Hawaiian family. Tags: Hawaii, historical
    Sense id: en-ali'i-en-noun-L8qFN2tb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Hawaiian English

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