| abangan |
The variant of Javanese religion characterized by an eclectic blend of Islamic, Hindu-Buddhist, and erlier beliefs and practices. Used in contrast to
the santri variant. Also depreciatory name given by purer Moslems to those whose beliefs and practices are less purely Islamic. |
| ABRI |
(Angkatan Berendjata Republik Indonesia) Indonesian Armed Forces |
| ADARI |
(Agama Djawa Asli Republik Indonesia) Original Javanese Religion of the Republic of Indonesia |
| adat |
Customary law; custom in the widest sense, and customary law in general. |
| ADIA |
(Akademi Dinas Ilmu Agama) Government Academy for Religious (Islamic) Studies |
| Akabri |
(Akademi Angkatan Barsenjata Republik Indonesia) Indonesian Armed Forces Academy |
| alang |
A kind of sedge |
| Ali-Baba firms |
Firms in which an Indonesian (Ali) obtains the licences, while a Chinese (Baba) provides the capital and trading connections |
| alun-alun |
The central square of a Javan royal capital or other town, on which the court of a king or bupati looks out |
| API |
(Angkatan Pemuda Indonesia) (Atjehnese) Brigade of Indonesian Youth |
| Apodeti |
(Associcao Popular Deomcratica Timorense) Popular Democratic Association of Timor |
| ASEAN |
Association of South East Asian Nations |
| asing |
Foreign, alien |
| asli |
Indigenous; cf. pribumi - both being terms used to distinguish ethnic Indonesians from WNI Chinese |
| Aspri |
(Asisten Pribadi) Personal Assistant. Referring to the group of generals who were personal assistants to President Suharto
to 1974 and who constituted a de facto inner cabinet. |
| atap |
Root of palm leaves |
| badan perjuangan |
Struggle groups, a term from the Indonesian Revolution; armed groups spontaneously formed in the post-1945 struggle for independence |
| bahasa |
Language, hence Bahasa Melayu(Malay), Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian), and Bahasa Nasional |
| bajaj |
Small motorized 3-wheeled vehicle which provides door-to-door service |
| Bakin |
(Badan Kordinasi Intelijens Negara) State Intelligence Coordinating Body |
| bakso |
Meat ball in noodle soup |
| Balai Agung |
Main meeting hall |
| Bamunas |
Badan Musjawarah Pengusaha Nasional. State-sponsored National Council of Businessmen in the Sukarno period. |
| Banpres |
Bantuan Presiden (Presidential Assistance). Development funds controlled by the President. |
| bapak |
Father, respected elder |
| Baperki |
(Badan Permusjawaratan Kewarganegaraan Indonesia) Consultative Body for Indonesian Citizenship. A Chinese political
organisation formed in March 1954 |
| Bapilu |
(Badan Pengendalian Pemilihan Umum) Body to Manage the General Elections |
| Bappenas |
(Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Nasional) National Development Planning Board |
| batako |
A hollow brick |
| Batavia |
Capital of the Netherland East Indies, todays Jakarta |
| batik |
A type dyed cloth |
| BE |
(Bonus Ekspot) Export Bonus. Referring to export bonus certificates issued in the late 1960s to importers and exporters. |
| becak |
Three-wheeled pedi-cab |
| bekel |
Tax farmer, the individual who did the actual tax collecting for the princes or officials granted appanages by the Mataram king |
| bengkok |
Land traditionally provided to officials in lieu of salary. |
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| Berdikari |
(Berdiri diatas kaki sendiri) Stand on your own feet |
| Bhârata Yuddha |
The decisive battle in the Mahâbhârata |
| bilal |
The mosque official who makes the daily calls to prayer |
| Bimas |
Bimbingan Massal. Agricultural extension programme providing credit for farmers for packages of inputs (fertilisers,
pesticides and high-yielding seed varieties) for increased rural production. |
| BIN |
Bank Industri Negara |
| BKPM |
Badan Kordinasi Penanaman Modal (Capital Investment Coordinating Board). |
| BKUT |
(Badan Kontak Urusan Tjina) Contact Body for Chinese Affairs; formed in mid-1967 |
| blijvers |
Stayers, those Dutch who thought of the Indies as their home (used in contrast to trekkers) |
| BNI |
Bank Negara Indonesia |
| BNPT |
Berita Negara Tambahan Perseroan Terbatas (Company registration supplement to the Government Gazette). |
| BPI |
(Badan Pusat Intelijens) Central Intelligence Body |
| BPK |
(Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan) Financial Inspection Board |
| BPS |
(Badan Pendukung Sukarnoisme) Body to Support Sukarnoism |
| BPS |
(Biro Pusat Statistik) Central Bureau of Statistics |
| BTI |
(Barisan Tani Indonesia) Indonesian Peasant Front |
| bubur |
Rice porridge |
| bulanan |
Monthly |
| Bulog |
(Badan Urusan Logistik Nasional) National Logistics Board. Responsible for purchase and price stabilisation of basic commodities, especially rice. |
| bung |
Brother, comrade |
| bupati |
Javan local lord or leading territorial official, called regent in Dutch and English. Also, head of the administrative division, kabupaten |
| BUUD |
(Badan Usaha Unit Desa) Village Unit Enterprise |
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