politik etis

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of politik (“politics”) +‎ etis (“ethic”), calque of Dutch ethische politiek (literally “ethical politic”).

Noun

politik etis (uncountable)

1. (politics, historical) The Dutch policy of reciprocity towards Indonesia included education, irrigation and transmigration.

Further reading

• “politik etis” 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.