No. 633 in Indonesian
kaum
"Kaum" means "group" or "community," often referring to a social, cultural, or ideological collective.
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Kaum muda sering kali lebih adaptif terhadap teknologi baru.
The youth are often more adaptive to new technologies.
refers to a demographic group
Kaum intelektual berkontribusi besar dalam pengembangan budaya.
The intellectuals contribute significantly to cultural development.
refers to a specific group of intellectuals
Kaum pekerja keras menjadi fondasi kemajuan bangsa.
The hardworking people are the foundation of the nation's progress.
refers to a group recognized for a specific shared trait (hardworking nature)
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