Sakai
from melayu
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noun
Proper Name
From melayu
Definition
An ethnic group in the Riau Islands and Malay Peninsula
Etymology
Derived from the Malay 'sakai', meaning follower or servant. Historically, this term has been used to refer to indigenous groups in the interior of Riau and the Malay Peninsula who live a nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name