Etymology

Sentosa

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Today it means: An island resort in Singapore. Full definition →

Malay sentosa
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  1. Malay · borrowed fromsentosa“peaceful”
  2. English todaySentosa

Borrowed from Malay sentosa (“peaceful”).

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