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museum
Museum
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A building where important objects and art are shown.
Example
Hari Minggu museum gratis.
On Sunday the museum is free.
Etymology
'Museum' is a borrowing from the Latin 'museum' which signifies a place for the collection of artistic or historical artifacts, adopted into Indonesian through colonial influences.
How & Where It’s Used
'Museum' is commonly used in formal and educational contexts, especially in discussions about history and culture. It appears mainly in written formats and institutional contexts.
Literary Heritage
Referenced in various historical texts and cultural studies regarding Indonesian heritage.