Wajo
from bugis
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noun
Proper Name
From bugis
Definition
A regency in South Sulawesi
Etymology
Derived from the Buginese language, referring to the 'Majo' or 'Bajo' tree. According to oral history, the name is taken from the site where the kingdom's founders took shelter under said tree (Majo-E). The region later developed into one of the primary kingdoms within the Bugis confederacy in South Sulawesi.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name