Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/qariki

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

1. 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