rangatira

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Maori.

Noun

rangatira (plural rangatiras)

A hereditary Māori leader of a kinship group.

Maori

Noun

rangatira

chief, chieftain, chieftainess, though of lesser rank than an ariki (paramount chief)
highborn person
master, mistress
leader, boss

Adjective

rangatira

chiefly
highborn
high ranking

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