Ro (title)

Ro (title)

Ro is a title used by Fijian chiefs in the Province of Rewa, as well as parts of Naitasiri, Namosi, and Serua. Both males and females are so styled; in other areas of Fiji, male chiefs are titled "Ratu" and female chiefs, "Adi."


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