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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

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

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

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 Keyser, Arthur Louis

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