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penghulu

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A local chief or governor in parts of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Examples

“As soon as she graduated, Anwar Sadat dragged her and the classmate said to be responsible to a penghulu, who could officiate at the wedding.”
“Outdated provisions such as the appointment of forest rangers and penghulus to carry⟳ out duties, which are no longer relevant to modern Singapore, will also be removed.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Pengjia Penglai Penglai City Penglai Island Penglai Mountain Penglish

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