Where does “peradaban” come from?
peradaban (Malay) comes from Malay adab, from Arabic أَدَب, from Persian دب.
peradaban (Malay): civilization
Definitions
- civilization
Ancestry of “peradaban”, step by step
peradaban traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Malay adab
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malay | adab | good manner, politeness, civility |
| 2 | Arabic | أَدَب | discipline; courtesy; decency |
| 3 | Persian | دب | — |
via Malay per- -an
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malay | per- -an | — |