Ulayah

from arab

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noun
Locus
From arab

Definition

A specific region or area

Etymology

Borrowed from the Arabic 'wilayah' (ولاية) meaning authority, jurisdiction, or administrative district. The word underwent phonetic variation in Indonesian to become 'ulayah', often used in the context of customary law or traditional territorial divisions in certain regions.

Semantic Category

Locus