ɔl-aigúɛ́nànì
chief
society
noun
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Definition
Traditional life-long leader of an age-set who advises members of his age-set, arbitrates disputes, and presides over meetings or ceremonies.
In a sentence
Ɔlaigúɛ́nani óíguɛnákɨ olpórrôr lɛnyɛ̂.
The leader of an age-set is the one who counsels his age-set.
Where this comes from
- Source
- Payne & Ole-Kotikash, Maa Dictionary (U. Oregon, 2005)
- Dialect
- Kenyan Maa (Keekonyokie/Purko/Wuasinkishu)