English Explanatory Dictionary

toshao

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The elected leader or head of an Indigenous Amerindian community in Guyana, responsible for representing the village and managing its affairs, particularly in dealings with the government.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɒʃaʊ/

Word forms

toshao toshaos toshau

Etymology

From Guyanese Amerindian languages, possibly influenced by Portuguese tuxaua, meaning "village chief."

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