Minahasa
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
noun
Proper Name
From indonesia
Definition
A regency in the North Sulawesi province
Etymology
Derived from the word 'maesa', meaning to unite or become one. The term refers to the historical pact of unity among various sub-ethnic groups in North Sulawesi to face external threats, which eventually became the identity of the Minahasa region and its people.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name