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Definition of batang hari
batang hari
• noun
1
The longest river in Sumatra, Indonesia, flowing from the Minangkabau Highlands through Jambi province to the eastern coast of the island.
2
A regency (kabupaten) located in Jambi province on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia.
Example
"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.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Batang hari. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/batang-hari