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Definition of mahakam
mahakam
/məˈhɑːkəm/
Ma · ha · kam
mahakam Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in East Kalimantan on the Indonesian island of Borneo, flowing from the central highlands into the Makassar Strait, noted for serving as a vital transportation route and as the primary habitat of the critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphin.
Example
"Local communities rely heavily on the Mahakam for fishing, trade, and transportation across the dense rainforests of East Kalimantan."
• Rhymes for mahakam
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from indigenous Bornean (Dayak/Kutai) linguistic origins, used specifically to designate the principal waterway of the East Kalimantan region.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mahakam. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mahakam