Palagi

/ pɑːˈlʌŋiː /

noun

1. a Samoan name for European

Word History and Origins

Origin of Palagi¹

from Samoan papālagi

Example Sentences

Proponents of the laws say they are designed to elevate Samoan custom in the country’s justice system, which they argue is dominated by palagi – foreign – legalistic perspective.

From The Guardian

Pat Palagi and grandson Asa Palagi are unconventional in multiple ways.

From Seattle Times

Jamie Palagi, an administrator with the Department of Public Health and Human Services, says other states that sought similar waivers have failed.

From Washington Times

In 1940, a Forsyth judge ousted Cascade County Sheriff Guy Palagi for violating the state's Corrupt Practices Act by giving beer and tobacco to voters for their support in his 1938 re-election bid.

From US News

In 1940, a Forsyth judge ousted Cascade County Sheriff Guy Palagi for violating the state’s Corrupt Practices Act by giving beer and tobacco to voters for their support in his 1938 re-election bid.

From Seattle Times