Indonesian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Dutch kwartier, from Middle Dutch quartier, from Old French quartier, from Latin quartārius. Doublet of kuarter.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈkwartɪr]
  • Hyphenation: kwar‧tir

Noun

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kwartir (plural kwartir-kwartir)

  1. quarter: residence or dwelling-place; (in plural) rooms, lodgings, especially as allocated to soldiers or domestic staff
    Synonym: markas
  2. (scouting) regional subdivision in pramuka (scout) of Indonesia

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