Aksara jawi
from arab
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noun
sastra
Abstract Concept
From arab
Definition
Arabic script used for writing Malay.
Etymology
A combination of the Sanskrit word 'aksara' and the Arabic word 'Jawi'. This term refers to the writing system for the Malay language using the Arabic alphabet, which developed following the arrival of Islam in the archipelago in the 13th century.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept