toshao

== English == === Alternative forms === toshau === Etymology === From Guyanese Amerindian languages, possibly influenced by Portuguese tuxaua, meaning "village chief." === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈtɒʃaʊ/ === Noun === toshao (plural toshaos) (Guyana, chiefly historical) The elected leader or head of an Indigenous Amerindian community in Guyana, responsible for representing the village and managing its affairs, particularly in dealings with the government.