baram
baram Lexical Profile
• noun
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.
"The proposed hydroelectric dam on the Baram was met with significant resistance from local tribes who rely on the waterway."
A district located in the Miri Division of Sarawak, Malaysia, situated along the Baram River.
"She conducted her anthropological fieldwork in Baram, studying the traditional agricultural practices of the Kenyah people."
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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.
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