Mempawah
from melayu
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noun
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From melayu
Definition
A city in West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Etymology
Derived from the local Malay language in West Kalimantan. The name refers to an ancient sultanate, etymologically linked to the term 'pawah' or a profit-sharing system in agriculture, reflecting the agrarian economic history of the local community.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name