No. 279 in Malay
rantau
"Rantau" means "region," "area," or "abroad" (often referring to being away from one's homeland).
In a sentence
Dia merantau ke luar negeri untuk mencari pengalaman.
He migrated abroad to gain experience.
Here, "rantau" refers to the act of traveling or migrating far from one's homeland, typically in search of new experiences or opportunities.
Kampung ini terletak di rantau yang subur dan damai.
This village is located in a fertile and peaceful region.
In this context, "rantau" signifies a large region or area, emphasizing its spatial or geographical attribute.
Mereka sering merantau ke rantau lain untuk berdagang.
They often migrate to other regions for trading.
The word "rantau" here is used to describe a distant region that people travel to for specific purposes, showcasing its versatile use in describing both action and location.
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