Tomohon
from minahasa
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noun
Proper Name
From minahasa
Definition
An administrative city located in the province of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, known for its highland geography.
Etymology
Loanword from the Minahasa language (Toulour) 'Tou Mu'ung' meaning 'people above', referring to the city's location on a plateau. The name was adopted into Indonesian as a toponym.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name