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qanun.

law, code

5 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈʔanun/Standard-Indonesian[ˈʔa.nʊn]Standard-Indonesian
  1. law, code laws established by Muslim sovereigns, in particular the body of administrative, economic and criminal law, especially promulgated by Ottoman sultans, in contrast to sharia, the body of law elaborated by Muslim jurists

  2. law, code laws established by Aceh autonomous provincial government and the regencies or cities government under it as local law which govern the both governments and society in Aceh

Where this word comes from

From Arabic قَانُون (qānūn), ultimately from Ancient Greek κανών (kanṓn). Doublet of kanon and kanun.

noun/ˈʔanun/Standard-Indonesian[ˈʔa.nʊn]Standard-Indonesian
  1. qanun, a musical instrument similar to a zither

Where this word comes from

From Arabic قَانُون (qānūn), ultimately from Ancient Greek κανών (kanṓn). Doublet of kanon and kanun.

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