Fono is a term used in different countries of Polynesia, and it generally means councils or meetings great and small that apply to national assemblies and legislatures, as well as local political structures). In Samoan culture, Fono refers to a council of faipules that constitutes the central political structure of a village, district, or island. However, the term has also been used in other contexts. For example, "FONO" can also stand for "fear of normalcy," which is a phenomenon where people feel anxious or uncomfortable about returning to pre-pandemic routines. Additionally, "FONO" can refer to "toxic positivity," which is the expression of overbearing cheerfulness no matter how difficult a situation may be.