kadatwan

Old Sundanese

Etymology

Affixed datu +‎ ka- -an, from Old Javanese kaḍatwan, from Old Malay kadatuan (“royal residence”). Cognate with Indonesian kedatuan, Javanese kedaton and keraton.

Noun

kadatwan

1. the place where the king resides; royal palace

   kadatwan sura wisesa

   Surawisesa palace

2. a city that acts as a political center; capital

Derived terms

• mikadatwan