ariki

[ ah-ree-kee ]

noun

, plural a·ri·ki.

1. (in Polynesia) a chief or king.

ariki

/ ˈɑːrɪkɪ /

noun

1. the first-born male or female in a notable family; chief

Word History and Origins

Origin of ariki¹

From Maori

Word History and Origins

Origin of ariki¹

Māori

Example Sentences

Ariki Tepano leads the group in charge of taking care of the park.

From NewsForKids.net

"Something bad has to happen for them to realize we exist, that we're here on the island," Ariki said.

From Reuters

Max Ariki, a firefighter, says the local wildfire brigade lacked funding and operational preparedness.

From Reuters

Ariki Tepano, the director of the indigenous Ma’u Henua community, which manages Rapa Nui National Park, described the damage as “irreparable and with consequences beyond what your eyes can see.”

From New York Times

Ariki Tepano, director of the Ma’u Henua indigenous community that administers Rapa Nui National Park, said that the damage is “irreparable and with consequences beyond what your eyes can see, the moai are totally burned.”

From Washington Times