Betawi Definition
pronoun
An Indonesian ethnic group consisting of the descendants of the people living around Batavia (Jakarta) from around the 17th century.
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The Betawi language, a Malay-based creole language spoken by the ethnic group.
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noun
A member of this ethnic group.
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Other Word Forms of Betawi
Noun
Singular:
betawi
Plural:
betawisOrigin of Betawi
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From Indonesian orang Betawi (“people of Batavia”), from Indonesian orang (“man”, “person”) and Dutch Batavia
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