kiaupau

Indonesian

Etymology

From Hokkien 僑胞侨胞 (kiâu-pau, “overseas compatriots”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [kiˈau̯pau̯]
  • Hyphenation: ki‧au‧pau

Noun

kiaupau (plural kiaupau-kiaupau)

  1. (dialect) resident
    Synonym: penduduk

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