Nunukan
from tidung
Verified
Standard
noun
Proper Name
From tidung
Definition
A regency in North Kalimantan, Indonesia
Etymology
Derived from the Tidung language, specifically 'nunu' meaning a type of tree, combined with the suffix '-kan'. The name refers to a geographical region in North Kalimantan, historically named after the dominant local vegetation found in the area.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name