tumuaki
/tuːˈmwɑːki/noun (plural tumuakis) NZ
The person in charge of an organization or institution: the federation recognised his position as Tumuaki...
- The tumuaki says there is a discrepancy in the financial accounts.
- Rejecting the claims, the tumuaki accused him of having ulterior motives.
- The tumuaki told those present that the mana of the association came from Maori students, to whom the members were foremost accountable.
Origin
Maori.