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Definition of indragiri
indragiri
/ˌɪndrəˈɡɪri/
In · dra · gi · ri
indragiri Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in the Riau province on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, which flows eastward and empties into the Strait of Malacca.
Example
"The Indragiri River has historically served as a vital transportation and trade route for local communities in Sumatra."
2
A historical Malay sultanate and a contemporary geographical region located in the Riau province of eastern Sumatra.
Example
"During the colonial era, the Sultanate of Indragiri eventually came under Dutch political and economic influence."
• Rhymes for indragiri
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit, combining 'Indra' (the ancient Hindu deity of the heavens, lightning, and rain) and 'giri' (meaning mountain).
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indragiri. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indragiri