matua

See also matuā

Maori

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *matuqa, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *(ma-)tuqah , from Proto-Austronesian *(ma-)tuqaS.

Noun

matua

1. elder
2. parent

Derived terms

• matua kēkē

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Rarotongan

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *matuqa, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *(ma-)tuqah , from Proto-Austronesian *(ma-)tuqaS.

Noun

matua

1. parent

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Wallisian

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *matuqa, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *(ma-)tuqah , from Proto-Austronesian *(ma-)tuqaS.

Noun

matua

1. parent