fakafefine

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Tongan[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From faka (in the manner of) +‎ fefine (woman). Cognate with Maori whakawahine, Niuean fakafifine, Samoan fa'afafine, and Rarotongan ‘akava‘ine.

Noun[edit]

fakafefine

  1. Synonym of fakaleitī