No. 267 in Indonesian
bangsa
"Bangsa" means "nation" or "people."
In a sentence
Bangsa Indonesia terkenal dengan keramahannya.
The Indonesian nation is known for its hospitality.
Here, 'bangsa' refers to a national or cultural identity, emphasizing the collective attributes of the people of Indonesia.
Anak-anak adalah harapan dan masa depan bangsa.
Children are the hope and future of the nation.
In this context, 'bangsa' denotes the concept of the state or nation as a collective benefitting from the contributions of its members.
Setiap bangsa memiliki kebudayaan yang unik.
Every nation has its unique culture.
Here, 'bangsa' is used to describe a group of people united by common heritage, culture, or identity, distinguishing one group from another.
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