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Definition of indragiri

indragiri

/ˌɪndrəˈɡɪri/
In · dra · gi · ri

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indragiri Lexical Profile

• 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.


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."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Sanskrit, combining 'Indra' (the ancient Hindu deity of the heavens, lightning, and rain) and 'giri' (meaning mountain).

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