Where does “presiden” come from?
presiden (Indonesian) comes from Dutch president, from Middle Dutch president, from Old French president, from Latin praesidēns — sitting before or in front of.
presiden (Indonesian): president
Definitions
- president
Ancestry of “presiden”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | president | president |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | president | — |
| 3 | Old French | president | — |
| 4 | Latin | praesidēns | sitting before or in front of |