Tomohon

from minahasa

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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.

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