☩ SOTERIAN GLOSSARY ☩

Living Language Lexicon of the Soteria Covenant

Matai System

The chiefly system of governance in Samoa — each family is headed by a matai who holds the family title and manages family land.

Etymology: Samoan: 'chief' · Category: Pacific Island Law
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