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Semarang

American  
[suh-mahr-ahng] / səˈmɑr ɑŋ /
Or Samarang

noun

  1. a seaport on N Java, in S Indonesia.


Semarang British  
/ səˈmɑːrɑːŋ /

noun

  1. a port in S Indonesia, in N Java on the Java Sea. Pop: 1 348 803 (2000)

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Several victims were transported to the city of Semarang for treatment, he said.

From Barron's Dec. 22, 2025

Ganjar Pranowo, a former governor of the province, held his final rallies in Surakarta and Semarang, in the area that is vital to his campaign.

From Seattle Times Feb. 10, 2024

"Unfortunately, the latter is not the case near Semarang" says professor Helmi from Diponegoro University.

From Science Daily Oct. 2, 2023

In Semarang alone, officials have reported around 78,000 cases and more than 5,600 deaths.

From Reuters Jul. 30, 2021

Yes, Van Naghel was at the bar then, at Semarang; Bertha didn't come in for any of it....

From Small Souls by Couperus, Louis

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