Turaga
In Fijian, Turaga is the word for a man.
The Turaga-ni-Koro is a title for the head of a village (Koro), who is usually elected or appointed by the villagers. As kind of city administrator or mayor, he plays a key role in the modern Fijian government structure and is paid a small government allowance.
Similarly, the chief of a Mataqali (clan) is known as the Turaga-ni-mataqali. The exact historical status of the Turaga played an important role in conflicts regarding common landownership.
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