No. 704 in Indonesian
wilayah
"Wilayah" means "region" or "area" in English.
In a sentence
Wilayah ini sangat luas dan subur.
This area is very spacious and fertile.
In this sentence, 'wilayah' is used to refer to a geographical area or region, emphasizing its physical characteristics.
Pemerintah sedang merencanakan pengembangan wilayah baru di pinggiran kota.
The government is planning the development of a new area on the outskirts of the city.
Here, 'wilayah' is used in the context of an administrative or planned urban area, indicating government recognition or jurisdiction.
Keragaman budaya di wilayah ini menarik banyak wisatawan.
The cultural diversity in this region attracts many tourists.
In this example, 'wilayah' denotes a cultural or communal area, focusing on societal and humanistic aspects.
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