Moesjawarah
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
A meeting or deliberation held collectively to reach consensus in making decisions regarding a matter.
Synonyms & Variants
musyawarah
Old spelling for 'musyawarah' used in the past.
rapat
A meeting to discuss something; 'berapat' means to hold a meeting.
rembug
Discussion or negotiation to reach an agreement.
sidang
A meeting to discuss something; a session.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Old spelling form of 'musyawarah' using the Van Ophuijsen spelling system that was in effect during the Dutch East Indies colonial period. This word is borrowed from Arabic 'musyāwarah' meaning deliberation or consultation to reach mutual agreement.
Real-world Usage
Tadi malam ada moesjawarah besar oentoek pertahankan tanah wakaf. (Tadi malam ada musyawarah besar untuk mempertahankan tanah wakaf.)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.