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juara

Iban

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit द्यूतकर (dyūtakara, “gambler”) (a derivative of द्यूत (dyūta, “gambling”)), possibly through a Middle Indo-Aryan language.

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): /dʒua.ra/

Noun

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juara

  1. champion; winner

Indonesian

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈd͡ʒuʷara]
  • Hyphenation: jua‧ra

Etymology 1

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From Malay juara, from Prakrit juāra (“gambler”), from Sanskrit द्यूतकर (dyūtakara, “gambler”) (a derivative of द्यूत (dyūta, “gambling”)).[1] Doublet of jawara.

Noun

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juara (first-person possessive juaraku, second-person possessive juaramu, third-person possessive juaranya)

  1. champion
    Synonym: kampiun
Derived terms
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Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

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juara (first-person possessive juaraku, second-person possessive juaramu, third-person possessive juaranya)

  1. Pangasius djambal.

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  1. ^ Tom Hoogervorst (2017 December 31) Andrea Acri, Roger Blench, Alexandra Landmann, editor, 9. The Role of “Prakrit” in Maritime Southeast Asia through 101 Etymologies‎[1], ISEAS Publishing, →DOI, →ISBN, pages 375–440

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Malay

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Sanskrit द्यूतकर (dyūtakara, “gambler”) (a derivative of द्यूत (dyūta, “gambling”)), possibly through a Middle Indo-Aryan language.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dʒuara/
    • (Johor-Riau) IPA(key): [d͡ʒu.(w)a.rə ~ d͡ʒwa.rə]
  • Rhymes: -ra, -a

Noun

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juara (Jawi spelling جوارا, plural juara-juara, informal 1st possessive juaraku, 2nd possessive juaramu, 3rd possessive juaranya)

  1. Champion, winner.
    Synonyms: johan, pemenang
  2. Master of ceromonies, MC, host.
  3. A member of a field (academic, sports, etc.).
    Synonym: ahli
  4. The second most important person in a dikir barat performance whose task is to start the performance in a seated position after which they are followed by a chorus.

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Indonesian: juara

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