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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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"In practice, affected communities do not always have the knowledge, courage, or access to raise objections," noted researchers at Indonesia's State University of Semarang in an analysis.

From Barron's Oct. 17, 2025

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

From Science Daily Oct. 2, 2023

The quake was strongly felt in Surabaya, Tuban, Denpasar, and Semarang, Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for Indonesia's Disaster Agency, said by phone.

From Reuters Apr. 14, 2023

“The use of tear gas was carried out in accordance with the procedures for using force and was outside the match venue, not inside the stadium,” said Semarang Deputy Police Chief Yuswanto Ardi.

From Seattle Times Feb. 17, 2023

He was going the orthodox round to Ojoedja and Semarang.

From From Jungle to Java The Trivial Impressions of a Short Excursion to Netherlands India by Arthur Louis Keyser

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