Waria
from indonesia
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noun
Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
A man who exhibits feminine characteristics and behaviors, often within specific cultural and social contexts.
Etymology
A modern Indonesian portmanteau of 'wanita' (woman) and 'pria' (man). The term was introduced in the 1970s by Ali Sadikin to replace 'wadam' (wanita-adam) to provide a more polite and socially acceptable connotation.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept