meredeka

Iban

Alternative forms

• meredika

Etymology

From Malay merdeka, ultimately from Sanskrit महर्द्धिक (maharddhika, “prosperous”). Cognate of Buginese ᨆᨑᨙᨉᨀ, Tagalog maharlika.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [mərədəka]

Adjective

meredeka

1. free from oppression (e.g. slavery)
2. (politics) free from colonialism, annexation, military occupation, etc.; liberated; independent

   Sarawak udah meredeka ari 22 Julai 1963. ― Sarawak has been declared to be independent since 22 July 1963.

3. (rare) free from an obligation, especially a prison sentence
4. (rare) self-sufficient; independent; not dependent on others