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]

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Notable chieftainesses

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References

  1. ↑ George, Nicole. Situating Women: Gender Politics and Circumstance in Fiji. p. 33.
  2. ↑ R.renshaw, Jean (15 March 2012). Korean Women Managers and Corporate Culture: Challenging Tradition, Choosing. Routledge. ISBN   978-1-136-70630-1.
  3. ↑ 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.
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