ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ali'i

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ali'i is a noun meaning (Hawaii, now historical) A member of a noble Hawaiian family.

Meaning

(Hawaii, now historical) A member of a noble Hawaiian family.

Example Sentences

The chiefs also conscripted the commoners into armies and for countless years, warfare periodically erupted among rival ali‘i, who fought over land, fishing rights, and perceived insults.

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