Malinau
from bahasa daerah
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noun
Proper Name
From bahasa daerah
Definition
A regency in North Kalimantan, Indonesia
Etymology
Derived from a local language in Kalimantan, likely from the word 'linau' referring to a type of tree or a geographical river condition. The name was subsequently established administratively as the name of a regency in North Kalimantan.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name