"ariki" meaning in Maori

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Noun

Etymology: Inherited from Proto-Polynesian *qariki. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Inherited}} Inherited, {{inh|mi|poz-pol-pro|*qariki|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Proto-Polynesian *qariki, {{inh+|mi|poz-pol-pro|*qariki}} Inherited from Proto-Polynesian *qariki Head templates: {{head|mi|noun||{{{pl}}}|head=}} ariki, {{mi-noun}} ariki
  1. paramount chief of a tribe, the most senior by descent of the rangatira (chiefs) of the tribe
    Sense id: en-ariki-mi-noun--iNkTi7Z Categories (other): Maori entries with incorrect language header, Government, New Zealand Disambiguation of Maori entries with incorrect language header: 72 26 2 Disambiguation of Government: 100 0 0 Disambiguation of New Zealand: 46 11 42
  2. first-born male or female in a family of high rank
    Sense id: en-ariki-mi-noun-EOTo4XyA Categories (other): New Zealand Disambiguation of New Zealand: 46 11 42
  3. leader
    Sense id: en-ariki-mi-noun-TVtmCUNi Categories (other): Leaders, New Zealand Disambiguation of Leaders: 30 13 57 Disambiguation of New Zealand: 46 11 42
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