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alam.

universe: the sum of everything that exists in the cosmos, including time and space itself

4 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈalam/Standard-Indonesian[ˈa.lam]Standard-Indonesian
  1. universe: the sum of everything that exists in the cosmos, including time and space itself

  2. nature: the natural world; that which consists of all things unaffected by or predating human technology, production, and design

  3. world

  4. realm: a territory or state, as ruled by a specific power, especially by a king

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Malay alam, from Classical Malay عالم (alam), from Arabic عَالَم (ʕālam).

noun/ˈalam/Standard-Indonesian[ˈa.lam]Standard-Indonesian
  1. banner, standard

  2. an official of religious affairs in Banten and Madura

Where this word comes from

From Arabic عَلَم (ʕalam, “flag, banner; authority, distinguished man”).

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