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Definition of baram

baram

/ˈbɑː.rəm/
ba · ram
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baram Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia, located on the island of Borneo and known for its vital role in the region's ecology and as a transportation route for indigenous communities.

2

A district located in the Miri Division of Sarawak, Malaysia, situated along the Baram River.

Example

"She conducted her anthropological fieldwork in Baram, studying the traditional agricultural practices of the Kenyah people."

• Rhymes for baram

• Nearby Words

bar mitzvah
barak
barak river
baram
barasingha
barb
barba amarilla

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from indigenous Bornean languages (likely Kayan or Kenyah), serving as the traditional and administrative name for the river and surrounding region in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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