Adoh ratu cedhak watu
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Javanese•1 meaning found
An idiom describing a person or community that is far from the center of power or authority, making it difficult to obtain protection, justice, or assistance from the government, while having to face various difficulties or problems without adequate support.
anak tiri
An idiom used to describe someone or a group treated unfairly or distinguished from others.
daerah 3t
An official government acronym for 'Frontier, Outermost, Disadvantaged', referring to regions that are geographically and developmentally far from the center, often lacking access and attention.
jauh dari pusat kekuasaan
An expression literally meaning to be located far from the center of decision-making or authority, making it difficult to get attention or assistance.
kurang sentuhan
An expression meaning to receive insufficient attention, assistance, or intervention from the authorities, often used in the context of development or public services.
terpinggirkan
A state where an individual or group is in an unstrategic position or does not receive adequate attention from the authorities.
The idiom 'adoh ratu cedhak watu' originates from Javanese language, literally meaning 'far from the king, near the stone'. Historically, this idiom reflects the condition of rural communities that are far from the center of government (the king), making it difficult to access justice and protection. Meanwhile, they are 'near the stone' which symbolizes various difficulties and problems that must be faced alone without government support. This idiom remains relevant for describing the disparity in access to justice and protection between communities in the center and remote areas.
Hidup di sini mah kayak adoh ratu cedhak watu, susah banget dapet perlindungan.
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