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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Guyana, historical
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Guyanese Amerindian languages, possibly influenced by Portuguese tuxaua, meaning "village chief."
