fono
- A meeting or gathering, often used in the context of Pacific Island communities, particularly Samoan, to discuss community issues, make decisions, or celebrate events. nounThe village held a fono to discuss the upcoming festival arrangements.During the fono, community leaders shared their plans for the new community center.
- In some contexts, it can refer to a phonograph or a record player, though this usage is less common. nounHe found an old fono in the attic along with a collection of vinyl records.The vintage fono still worked perfectly, playing music from decades past.