Adi (title)
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Adi (pronounced "Ahndi") is a title used by Fijian women of chiefly rank,[1] namely female members of chiefly clans. It is the equivalent of the Ratu title used by male chiefs.[2] It is in general use throughout most of Fiji, although on Kadavu Island, Bulou is used instead.[3]
Notable chieftainesses
[edit]- Ateca Ganilau
- Finau Tabakaucoro
- Kavu Iloilo
- Kuini Speed
- Lalaciwa
- Laufitu Malani
- Litia Cakobau
- Litia Qionibaravi
- Litiana Maopa
- Losalini Raravuya Dovi
- Samanunu Cakobau-Talakuli
- Senimili Dyer
- Serukeirewa
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ George, Nicole. Situating Women: Gender Politics and Circumstance in Fiji. p. 33.
- ^ R.renshaw, Jean. Korean Women Managers and Corporate Culture: Challenging Tradition, Choosing.
- ^ Tomlinson, Matt (22 August 2017). "Publicity, Privacy, and "Happy Deaths" in Fiji". American Ethnologist. 34 (4): 706–720. doi:10.1525/ae.2007.34.4.706. JSTOR 4496845.