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Definition of palembang
palembang
/ˌpɑːlɛmˈbɑːŋ/
Pa · lem · bang
palembang Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A major port city in Indonesia, serving as the capital of the South Sumatra province and situated on the Musi River; historically recognized as the center of the ancient Srivijaya Empire.
• Rhymes for palembang
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Palembang. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/palembang