Makasar
from makassar
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noun
Proper Name
From makassar
Definition
Name of a subdistrict in East Jakarta
Etymology
Derived from the Makassar language 'Mangkasara', meaning 'open' or 'clear'. The name was adopted as a toponym for a district in East Jakarta, referring to the community of migrants from South Sulawesi who settled in the area during the colonial period.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name