This is the 6051st most frequent Catalan word.
kriví
"Kriví" in Catalan refers to a chief or leader, historically associated with Slavic tribal communities.
Here, 'kriví' is used as a noun referring to a historical or regional figure.
El kriví de la regió va prendre la decisió.
The kriví of the region made the decision.
'Kriví' in this sentence implies someone who is seen as having authority or wisdom in a cultural or historical sense.
Ens vam apropar al kriví per demanar-li consell.
We approached the kriví to seek advice.
Usage of 'kriví' in the superlative form suggests a particularly revered status or capability of the person being described.