Yogyakarta
from sanskerta
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From sanskerta
Definition
Capital city of the Special Region of Yogyakarta
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit 'Ayodhya' (a city that cannot be conquered) and 'karta' (prosperous). The name was bestowed by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I with the aspiration that the city would become a prosperous and thriving place.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
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