Tanggul
from indonesia
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noun
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From indonesia
Definition
A large embankment or levee built along rivers or coasts to hold back water and prevent flooding.
Etymology
Derived from Proto-Austronesian *taŋgul 'embankment, dam'. This term has been used in water management contexts since the time of the Nusantara kingdoms, with a consistent meaning to the present.
Semantic Category
Physical locations or objects that can be a target/destination (e.g., pasar, sekolah).
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