témai
Témai is a term with multiple interpretations across different contexts. In anthropology, témai refers to a traditional governance system practiced by certain indigenous communities, characterized by collective decision-making and consensus-based leadership. The term originates from the Pacific region, where it has been documented among specific island populations.
In linguistic studies, témai describes a category of discourse markers used to indicate topic shifts or thematic
Some researchers also use témai to denote a specific type of ceremonial object found in certain cultural
The etymology of témai remains somewhat debated among scholars, with some tracing its roots to ancient Austronesian