Dewan perwakilan rakyat
from sanskerta
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noun
politik
Abstract Concept
From sanskerta
Definition
Legislative body consisting of representatives of the people
Etymology
A compound of 'dewan' (Sanskrit: diwan, council), 'perwakilan' (representative), and 'rakyat' (Arabic: ra'iyyah, people). This term was coined during the independence era to translate the concept of a modern legislative body into formal Indonesian political terminology.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept