What is another word for matai?
Pronunciation:
[ mˈata͡ɪ], [ mˈataɪ], [ m_ˈa_t_aɪ]
Related words: matai tree, matai board, matai forest, matai tree facts, tamanu oil
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Synonyms for Matai:
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How to use "Matai" in context?
The word "matai" has several meanings throughout Polynesia. "Matai" may be used to refer to a high-ranking male elder, such as in Tonga where the term is used to address male elders in the tribal system. Matai can also refer to a chieftain, especially in the kingdoms of Samoa and Tahiti. In some islands, "matai" is also a title given to a man considered to have authority within his village or group. In the Marquesas Islands, a matai is a war leader.
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