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Definition of madakaripura

madakaripura

/ˌmɑː.də.kɑː.riːˈpuː.rə/
ma · da · ka · ri · pu · ra
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madakaripura Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The historical fiefdom or estate in East Java granted to the 14th-century Majapahit military commander and prime minister Gajah Mada, traditionally considered his final place of meditation.

Example

"According to Javanese legend, Gajah Mada vanished while meditating in the secluded lands of Madakaripura."

2

A spectacular 200-meter-tall waterfall located in East Java, Indonesia, situated within the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park and renowned as the tallest waterfall on the island of Java.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Javanese and Sanskrit, combining 'Mada' (referring to the 14th-century Majapahit Prime Minister Gajah Mada), 'kari' (meaning 'remains' or 'legacy'), and 'pura' (meaning 'palace' or 'temple'). It historically referred to his fiefdom and is now the name of Java's tallest waterfall.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Madakaripura. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/madakaripura
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