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matai::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | black pine, podocarpus spicata, prumnopitys taxifolia |
| Type of | conifer, coniferous tree |
Examples of matai
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Only Samoans with chief matai titles are eligible to become Members of Parliament.
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The Samoan appellation for a male person who is not a matai is a taule'ale'a.
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There are more than 25,000 matai in the country, about 5% of whom are women.
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The large matai-floored room has an en suite and original double cupboards.
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However, the right to stand for elections remains with matai title holders.
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Once the ceremony is completed, the new matai is henceforth called by their new name.
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Usoali'i refers to brother chiefs, those men in the family union holding matai names.
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Matai and Champion can make dinner reservations at Fox Studios this week.
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The matai chiefly title Mata'afa is one of four highest titles in Samoa.
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- Conifer of Australia and New Zealand
- Prumnopitys taxifolia (matau012B or black pine) is an endemic New Zealand coniferous tree that grows on the North Island and South Island. It also occurs on Stewart Island/Rakiura (47 u00B0S) but is uncommon there.
- The nut-like kernel of a water plant that grows in southeast Asia. The flesh is white, crunchy, crisp, juicy and a somewhat sweet nutty flavor. More commonly known as "water chestnut."
- Pine (Podocarpus spicata).
