Wredatama

from sanskerta

Verified
Standard
noun
Abstract Concept
From sanskerta

Definition

A term for someone who has entered retirement or has been honorably discharged from a specific job or position.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit via Old Javanese, a compound of 'wrddha' meaning old or aged and 'utama' meaning excellent or noble. This term is used as a formal euphemism in Indonesian bureaucracy to honor retired civil servants.

Semantic Category

Abstract Concept