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Definition of medan

medan

/meɪˈdɑːn/
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medan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of North Sumatra, serving as a major economic hub and commercial center on the island of Sumatra.

Example

"During our tour of Indonesia, we spent three days exploring the historic architecture and vibrant culinary scene of Medan."

• Rhymes for medan

• Nearby Words

medaka
medal
medallion
medan
medellin
media
median

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Malay and Indonesian word 'medan' (cognate with Hindi/Persian 'maidan'), meaning 'field', 'square', or 'open space', originally referring to a wide stretch of land in the Deli Kingdom.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Medan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/medan
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