Waisak
from sanskerta
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noun
agama
Proper Name
From sanskerta
Definition
Buddhist holiday commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha
Etymology
Borrowed from the Sanskrit 'vaisakha', referring to a month in the Hindu-Buddhist calendar. The term entered Indonesian through Buddhist influence, denoting the sacred festival held during the full moon of the Vaisakha month.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name