batang hari
batang hari Lexical Profile
• noun
The longest river in Sumatra, Indonesia, flowing from the Minangkabau Highlands through Jambi province to the eastern coast of the island.
"The Batang Hari river has historically served as a crucial transportation and trade route for the indigenous populations of Sumatra."
A regency (kabupaten) located in Jambi province on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia.
"Agriculture is a primary driver of the local economy in the Batang Hari regency."
Word Nuance & Usage
Typically capitalized as 'Batang Hari' or written as a single word 'Batanghari' when referring to the Indonesian river or regency.
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Indonesian and Malay words 'batang' (meaning trunk or main body of a river) and 'hari' (meaning day), historically adopted as a regional geographic identifier in Sumatra.