meredeka

Iban

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Malay merdeka, ultimately from Sanskrit महर्द्धिक (maharddhika, “prosperous”). Cognate of Buginese ᨆᨑᨙᨉᨀ, Tagalog maharlika.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [mərədəka]

Adjective

meredeka

  1. free from oppression (e.g. slavery)
  2. (politics) free from colonialism, annexation, military occupation, etc.; liberated; independent
    Sarawak udah meredeka ari 22 Julai 1963. ― Sarawak has been declared to be independent since 22 July 1963.
  3. (rare) free from an obligation, especially a prison sentence
  4. (rare) self-sufficient; independent; not dependent on others
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