Manokwari

from biak

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noun
Locus
From biak

Definition

A regency in the western part of Papua

Etymology

Derived from the Biak 'Numfor' language, specifically 'Manokwari', meaning 'old house' or 'old village'. The name reflects the historical early settlement of indigenous people in the Bird's Head Peninsula region of Papua, which has existed since ancient times.

Semantic Category

Locus