Wreda

from sanskerta

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adjective
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From sanskerta

Definition

A term referring to someone who is elderly or holds a senior status within a group.

Etymology

Borrowed from the Sanskrit 'vṛddha' meaning 'old', 'grown', or 'wise'. The word entered through Old Javanese and is utilized in formal Indonesian to respectfully denote seniority or advanced age.

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