Kraton

from jawa

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noun
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From jawa

Definition

The royal palace in Yogyakarta

Etymology

Derived from the Javanese 'kraton', a derivative of 'ka-ratu-an', meaning the residence of a queen or king. This term has been used since the Hindu-Buddhist era in Java to denote the official residence of a ruler.

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