Where does “ra'yat” come from?
ra'yat (Classical Malay) comes from Arabic رَعِيَّة — subject; herd, flock; citizens, flock.
ra'yat (Classical Malay): people
Definitions
- people
Ancestry of “ra'yat”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | رَعِيَّة | subject; herd, flock; citizens, flock |