maluka
/məˈluːkə
/noun Australian
The person in charge; the boss: he was the maluka of a remote cattle station in the Northern Territory...
- The blacks did not fear the Maluka.
- When Gunn died a long, drawn-out sobbing cry went up from the camp as the tribe mourned for their beloved dead - their dead and ours - our Maluka.
- Then the Maluka's reply came, and Mac whistled in amazement.
Origin
Early 20th century: from Djingulu (an Aboriginal language) marluga 'old man'.
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