Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of dewan perwakilan (“parliament”, literally “representative council”) +‎ rakyat (“people”), calque of Dutch volksvertegenwoordigings (literally “people's representation”) +‎ raad (“council”). Compare with Belgian Dutch Kamer van Volksvertegenwoordigers (“Chamber of Representatives”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdewan pərwaˈkɪlan ˈraʔjat̚/

Proper noun

Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat

1. the lower house of the Republic of Indonesia

Further reading

• “Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.