Wali negeri
from arab
Verified
Standard
noun
politik
Proper Name
From arab
Definition
A head of a regional government or a governor-general.
Etymology
Formed from the Arabic 'wali' (protector/ruler) and 'negeri' (land/territory). This term was utilized in colonial or traditional administration to designate a high-ranking official holding governing authority over a specific administrative region.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name