Wisata
from sanskerta
Verified
Standard
noun
Abstract Concept
From sanskerta
Definition
Travel activities undertaken voluntarily for the purpose of recreation, self-development, or enjoying the beauty of specific objects.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Sanskrit 'vicaṭa' meaning 'open' or 'extensive'. The word entered Indonesian via Old Javanese and underwent a semantic shift in modern usage to specifically denote organized travel or recreational activities.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept