Pekerdja
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INDONESIAN•1 meaning found
Worker; a person who performs labor or works for an employer, especially during the Dutch colonial period in the East Indies.
The term 'pekerdja' is the Van Ophuijsen spelling of the modern word 'pekerja' (worker). It frequently appears in colonial documents, Dutch East Indies newspapers, and classical Malay literature to refer to laborers, artisans, or employees in various economic sectors of that era.
Para pekerdja itu bekerja di perkebunan dari pagi hingga sore. (Para pekerja itu bekerja di perkebunan dari pagi hingga sore.)
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