Malay · Travel & Places
bandar
City; town
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large town; Indonesian uses kota.
Example
Kuala Lumpur ialah bandar terbesar Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's biggest city.
Etymology
'Bandar' traces its origins to the Arabic word 'bandar', meaning 'port' or 'town', which was integrated into Malay as urban areas developed.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bandar' is often used in both formal and informal settings to refer to cities and towns, and it appears in various regional contexts within Malaysia and Indonesia.