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The Ġǡŋqąjiȧļ are the traditional nobility in the Country of Freice, comprising both hereditary nobles and those with titles awarded for life. The Ġǡŋqąjiȧļ were a social class below the Pưe̩rąqǡ, the traditional monarch of Freice.

Prior to colonisation, the Ġǡŋqąjiȧļ were a significant part of Freician political and cultural life; their authority was significantly reduced by the Maricoenian colonial authorities, however. Since independence, the Ġǡŋqąjiȧļ has seen a revival. Both the Constitution in 1972 and the Schedules of Government in 2021 recognise the Ġǡŋqąjiȧļ and the system of titles and customs associated with it.

Today, the Ġǡŋqąjiȧļ is governed by the Nưeɟel gi Ġǡŋqąjiȧļ, a council composed of the most senior members of the nobility, including the Pưe̩rąqǡ. The Ġǡŋqąjiȧļ continue to hold a significant degree of power and influence in contemporary Freician politics, with policies aiming at their resurrection as part of a general attempt to Freicianise the political culture of the island.

Titles by inheritance

There are three titles of nobility within the Ġǡŋqąjiȧļ that are inherited, including the Pưe̩rąqǡ. These titles are regarded as the most senior three titles within the Ġǡŋqąjiȧļ, and represent the four oldest noble lines, with a history that can be traced back to and beyond the sixteenth century. The titles are:

• Pưe̩rąqǡ (lit. Highest, often rendered as 'Queen) - the title used by the traditional monarch of the Freician people that is passed down through the female line.
  • The title Seɉe̩ ġiḡurą Pưe̩rąqǡ (lit. Gentleman of the Highest, often rendered as Consort to the Pưe̩rąqǡ or King Consort) is the title of the Pưe̩rąqǡ's spouse. Although it is not a hereditary title, it is associated with the title of Pưe̩rąqǡ and is sometimes listed as such.
• Kịqiqe̩ɭ ġiḡurą seɉe̩ (lit. He of the Noble) is the most senior title within the Ġǡŋqąjiȧļ, being the oldest extant title of nobility. It is believed to have been created for the warrior Toŋqe̩gȧs in the sixteenth century, although few records of this period are known to exist.
• Ġɨe̩qodɟȧ 'gi qǡs (lit. Greatness of Soul) was created in the seventeenth century for the politician Jodɟe̩qe̩, who served as chief political adviser to the Pưe̩rąqǡ (a position comparable to a prime minister).
• Gɨɱiȧrqa sǡqȧ (lit. Illustrious spirit) was the last hereditary title created prior to Maricoenian colonisation. It was created in 1757 by the Eighteenth Pưe̩rąqǡ for Urqɨɉịe̩z, a statesman and the primary representative of the Freician people to the Maricoenian authorities who was later executed after a failed rising.

Other titles

Titles may be created by the Pưe̩rąqǡ at her discretion for services rendered to the state or to the Pưe̩rąqǡ personally. Although hereditary titles may still be created, none have been created since 1757, and today only lifetime titles are created. Lifetime titles may be granted to persons with hereditary titles, and may also be awarded to non-Freicians, although this is rare.

• Sịqư (literally translates as 'Noble' but is often translated as 'The Noble') - a common title that is comparable to a title of knighthood. It is also awarded within the Unitarian Church of Christ, Nǡġŋɨdȧn, Zoqosbee̩, and Qe̩gyưz in Freice Universal as a rank that allows non-ordained individuals a role in the activities of the church.
• Seɉe̩ (translates as 'Gentleman') - it is also a general form of greeting, but when awarded as a title it is affixed to the start of an individual's name.
• Ijịaɟǡl (translates as 'Lady') - this is also generally a term of greeting and one of description, although the title is observed as a prefix to an individual's name.
• Re̩ɱǡ (translates as Warrior) - initially a title awarded to warriors prior to colonisation; today the title is generally awarded to members of the three branches of the Office for the Rule of Law - the Community Protection Force, the Officer Corps, and the Coastal Protection Force.
• Gɨɱiȧrqa ġiḡurą erưqą (literally: Soul of the Sea) - a title awarded to foreign citizens for distinguished service to Freice or to international cooperation and peace.

Styles

Titles are often accompanied by a style, which is used in reference to and to address a titled individual:

• Ijịaɟǡl 'gi ġɨe̩qodɟȧ (lit. She of Greatness, often rendered in Common as Her Highness) - a title used by the Pưe̩rąqǡ.
• Kịqiqe̩ɭ 'gi ġɨe̩qodɟȧ (lit. He of Greatness, often rendered in Common as His Highness) - a title used by the consort of the Pưe̩rąqǡ.
• Gɨɱiȧrqa sịqư (lit. Noble Soul, often rendered as The Noble Soul).
• Iịǡnqưɱɨǡ (lit. Honourable, often rendered as The Honourable).
• Niemɟịaɱǡɭ (lit. Goodness, often rendered as The Good) - a title often used by members of the church, although its official use is limited to those whom the title has been granted to.

Multiple styles may be used according to the titles held by the individual. The listing of titles is determined by their seniority, which is outlined by the Nưeɟel gi Ġǡŋqąjiȧļ and regulated by the Pưe̩rąqǡ. For example, the first post-independence leader of Freice, Daɟȧ Toġŋa Are̩rǡ, was officially titled Gɨɱiȧrqa sịqư Iịǡnqưɱɨǡ Sịqư Seɉe̩ Daɟȧ Toġŋa Are̩rǡ, with both titles and styles used according to their seniority. When used in this way, standard Freician grammatical rules that limit the use of a capital letter to the beginning of a sentence is not used, with each title and style treated as the beginning of a new sentence.

See also

• Senior Council of Freice
• Politics of Freice
• Nuejel

External links

• Official website of the Nưeɟel gi Ġǡŋqąjiȧļ - nu.ganq.kum.fr.