Aksara kawi

from sanskerta

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From sanskerta

Definition

Script used in Indonesian inscriptions since the 8th century.

Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'kawi', meaning poet or sage. This term refers to an ancient writing system descended from the Pallava script, which was widely used in inscriptions and manuscripts in Java starting from the 8th century.

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