aliʻi

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Hawaiian

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Etymology

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From Proto-Polynesian *qariki.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /aˈli.ʔi/, [əˈli.ʔi]

Noun

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aliʻi

  1. a hereditary rank of traditional chief

Verb

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aliʻi

  1. (stative) noble

Descendants

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  • English: ali'i