Semarang

American

[suh-mahr-ahng] / səˈmɑr ɑŋ /

Or Samarang

noun

a seaport on N Java, in S Indonesia.

Semarang British

/ səˈmɑːrɑːŋ /

noun

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

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Semarang

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

He was going the orthodox round to Ojoedja and Semarang.

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