Sekh
from arab
Verified
Standard
noun
agama
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From arab
Definition
non-standard form of 'syekh', which is an honorific title for an Islamic scholar or religious leader.
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Arabic 'shaykh', meaning an elder or leader.
Semantic Category
Valid foreign words used within an Indonesian context (e.g., startup, gadget).
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