Ulama
from arab
Verified
Standard
noun
agama
Abstract Concept
From arab
Definition
A learned and experienced Islamic scholar
Etymology
Borrowed from the Arabic 'ʿulamāʾ' (علماء), the plural form of 'ʿālim' (عالم) meaning 'learned person' or 'scholar'. It entered the Indonesian archipelago alongside the spread of Islam to denote religious authorities proficient in Islamic law and theology.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept