Indonesian

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Etymology

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From Malay manusia, from Sanskrit मनुष्य (manuṣyà, human being).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [maˈnusia̯]
  • Hyphenation: ma‧nu‧sia
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Noun

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manusia (plural manusia-manusia)

  1. a human
    Synonyms: insan, orang
  2. (fantasy, mythology, only in compounds) were- (indicates a person who changes shape into an animal)
    Synonym: siluman
    manusia serigalawerewolf
    manusia harimauweretiger

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Malay

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Sanskrit मनुष्य (manuṣyá, human being).

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Noun

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manusia (Jawi spelling ماءنسي, plural manusia-manusia)

  1. human

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Descendants

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  • > Indonesian: manusia (inherited)
  • Maranao: manosiya
  • Tausug: mānusiya'/manusiya'

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