afioaga

ah-fee-oh-AH-nga /afioˈaŋa/

Definitions

noun

  1. the residence of a high chief or king
  2. a chief's or king's seat

Example Sentences

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Samoan

  • 'O le afioaga o le tupu

English

  • The residence of a king

Source & Etymology

Rev. Pratt Dictionary Reference
AFIOAGA, s. 1. the residence of a high chief or king. 2. A chief's or king's seat. 'O le afioaga o le tupu.
Additional Notes

A Grammar and Dictionary of the Samoan Language, with English and Samoan vocabulary (1862)