perwira

Indonesian

[pərˈwira]

noun
Definitions
  • (military) officer.
  • (classical) hero, brave.

Etymology

Inherited from Malay perwira derived from Sanskrit प्रवीर.

Origin

Sanskrit

प्रवीर

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