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π¬ Noun meaning "king" or "ruler". Reduplicated form (pavapava). Often preceded by place name: "Asuria pavapavana" (king of Assyria), "Aigupto pavapavana" (king of Egypt), "Israel pavapavana" (king of Israel). Common phrase: "hanua pavapavana" (the king, lit. town-king). Related forms: "pavapava" (king, base), "pavapavadia" (kings, plural). Used in royal contexts: succession, decrees, wars. Often paired with "lohia" (chief/ruler) in hierarchical contexts.