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Definition of asahan

asahan

/əˈsɑːhɑːn/
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asahan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in North Sumatra, Indonesia, which flows from Lake Toba to the Strait of Malacca and is highly significant for regional hydroelectric power generation.

2

A regency (kabupaten) located in the province of North Sumatra, Indonesia, noted historically as the seat of the Asahan Sultanate.

Example

"Agricultural expansion in Asahan has significantly increased the region's output of palm oil and rubber."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English from Indonesian and Malay proper nouns. Etymologically, it derives from the Malay/Indonesian root 'asah' (to sharpen) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-an', traditionally signifying a sharpening stone or a place of sharpening.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Asahan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/asahan
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