regencies

Definition

Administrative divisions in Indonesia that function as second-level local government units, similar to counties.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'regentia', meaning 'ruling' or 'administration'. It evolved through Middle English to denote the office or period of a regent before being applied to these specific Indonesian administrative districts.

In the news

The article lists several regencies, such as Manggarai and Sikka, to specify the locations where the earthquake caused fatalities and necessitated search and rescue operations.

Rescuers dig through rubble, landslides after Indonesia quake kills at least 47

The Boston Globe

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