kōnitara, n.

1. Council.

Kua ‘uipā te kōnitara.
The council held a meeting;

Kua rave‘ia te ‘uipā‘anga kōnitara i te rā 28 nō Mē.
The council meeting was held on 28 May. Kōnitara ma‘ani ture, legislative assembly.

2. Councillor.

Ko Mata tō mātou kōnitara.
Mata is our council member. [Eng. council.]