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Definition of merapi

merapi

/məˈrɑːpi/
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merapi Lexical Profile

• noun

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A highly active stratovolcano located on the border between the province of Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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"Volcanologists closely monitor Mount Merapi due to its frequent eruptions and proximity to densely populated areas."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Javanese, literally meaning 'Mountain of Fire', derived from the Sanskrit word 'meru' (mountain) and the Javanese word 'api' (fire).

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