Wali kota
from arab
Verified
Standard
noun
politik
Proper Name
From arab
Definition
The head of a city administration; a mayor.
Etymology
Formed from 'wali' (Arabic: protector/leader) and 'kota' (Sanskrit: 'kuta' meaning fortress). This term was adopted to replace the colonial Dutch title 'burgemeester', referring to the head of government at the city administrative level.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name