Etymology

Bandar Seri Begawan

Today it means: The capital city of Brunei. Full definition →

Malay Bandar Seri Begawan
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  1. Malay · borrowed fromBandar Seri Begawan
  2. English todayBandar Seri Begawan

Unadapted borrowing from Malay Bandar Seri Begawan. Literally: "Port/City of the Revered Ruler".

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