Selong
from portugis
Verified
Standard
noun
Proper Name
From portugis
Definition
An alternative name for Sri Lanka
Etymology
A phonetic variation of 'selon', derived from the Portuguese 'Ceilão'. This term was commonly used in classical Malay manuscripts to refer to Sri Lanka, reflecting the dominant Portuguese linguistic influence on geographical naming in the archipelago during the early colonial period.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name