peguam

Indonesian

Etymology

Affixation of guam +‎ pe-, inherited from Malay ڤݢوام (peguam, lawyer).

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /pəˈɡuam/ [pəˈɡu.am]
  • Rhymes: -am
  • Syllabification: pe‧gu‧am

Noun

peguam (plural peguam-peguam)

  1. (dated) lawyer: a professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

Alternative forms

  • pegawam

Synonyms

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Malay

Etymology

Affixation of pe- +‎ guam.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [pə.ɡwam], [pə.ɡu.wam]
  • Rhymes: -am
  • Hyphenation: pe‧gu‧am

Noun

peguam (Jawi spelling ڤݢوام, plural peguam-peguam)

  1. A lawyer.
    Synonym: loyar (informal)

Descendants

  • > Indonesian: peguam (inherited)
  • Tausug: pagguwam

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