Boven digoel
from belanda
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noun
Proper Name
From belanda
Definition
A regency in eastern Papua
Etymology
Borrowed from the Dutch 'boven' (upper) and 'Digoel' (the name of a river). This term was used by the colonial government to designate the upper reaches of the Digoel River, which served as an exile site for national movement figures.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name