Waropen
from papua
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From papua
Definition
An eastern regency in Papua, Indonesia
Etymology
Derived from the name of the indigenous Waropen tribe on the northern coast of Papua. The name refers to the ethnolinguistic identity of the local people inhabiting the Saireri Bay area, later formalized as a regency name in 2003.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name