What does kongsi mean?
Kongsi means (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia) A benevolent organization of popular origin found among overseas Chinese communities for individuals with the same surname..
Kongsi
/ˈkɔŋ.si/ · noun
Meaning
(Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia) A benevolent organization of popular origin found among overseas Chinese communities for individuals with the same surname..
Example Sentences
By 1970, for instance, the state authorities considered these kongsi to be unfit and unhygienic for living, and they were ordered to be dismantled.
The term kongsi loosely referred to any association of the Chinese, ranging from a business partnership to governments in West Borneo, secret societies and clan associations.
A kongsi is a clan house, a building that’s partly a temple and partly a meeting hall for Chinese of the same clan or surname.
Synonyms for kongsi
Antonyms for kongsi
Related Words
Word Forms
- kongsis
- kongsi
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for kongsi?
Common synonyms include association.
What is the opposite of kongsi?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use kongsi in a sentence?
By 1970, for instance, the state authorities considered these kongsi to be unfit and unhygienic for living, and they were ordered to be dismantled.
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