Category: SocietyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common

masyarakat

/masyarakat/Roman

English meaning: Community / Society

Indonesian Definition

(Bahasa Indonesia)

Kelompok orang yang berbagi nilai, budaya, dan tata kelola bersama. Masyarakat Indonesia dicirikan oleh konsep gotong royong — bekerja sama secara sukarela untuk tujuan bersama.

English Definition

A group of people sharing common values, culture, and governance. Indonesian society is characterized by the concept of gotong royong (mutual cooperation and community solidarity) — working together voluntarily for common purposes. This social capital is seen as a key strength supporting Indonesia's social cohesion and disaster response.

Example

Gotong royong adalah semangat kebersamaan yang menjadi kekuatan masyarakat Indonesia.

In English: Gotong royong (mutual cooperation) is the spirit of togetherness that is the strength of Indonesian society.

Synonyms

  • komunitas
  • warga

Literary Heritage

Masyarakat yang diam di hadapan ketidakadilan adalah masyarakat yang mati.

A society that is silent in the face of injustice is a society that is dead.

Rendra (W.S. Rendra) · Poet / Playwright · 20th century

Pamflet Penyair

Pamflet Penyair (The Poet's Pamphlet), 1978

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