Paniai
from ekari
Verified
Standard
noun
Proper Name
From ekari
Definition
A regency in central Papua
Etymology
Derived from the language of the Ekari (Mee) people in Papua. The name refers to Lake Paniai, which is the center of local life. This term was later adopted as the official regency name to represent the region's geographical and cultural identity.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name