Wilayah

from arab

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noun
politik
Locus
From arab

Definition

A geographical area with defined boundaries that is under the authority or administration of a government.

Etymology

Borrowed from the Arabic 'wilāyah' (ولاية), derived from the root 'waliya' meaning to govern or rule. It refers to an administrative district or a jurisdiction of power overseen by a wali or governor.

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