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Definition of rokan

rokan

/ˈroʊ.kɑːn/
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rokan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A historical and administrative region in Riau, Indonesia, currently divided into the Rokan Hulu and Rokan Hilir regencies.

Example

"Traditional Malay culture and architecture remain deeply rooted in the communities of Rokan."

2

A major river in the Riau province of Sumatra, Indonesia, which flows into the Strait of Malacca.

Word Nuance & Usage

Always capitalized as 'Rokan' in standard written English, as it functions exclusively as a proper noun designating a geographic entity.

• Rhymes for rokan

• Nearby Words

rogue
rogue river
rohu
rokan
rokel
roller
rollinia

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the local Malay and Indonesian name for the river and historical kingdom located in eastern Sumatra.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rokan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rokan
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