pesantren

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Noun pesantren has 1 sense

pesantran, pesantren - a Muslim school in Indonesia operated by religious leaders; produces young militants skilled in jihad
--₁ is a kind of religious school

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Pesantren

Noun

A pesantren is an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia, where students live and study religion and other subjects under the guidance of a religious teacher called a kyai.

Example Sentences:

My cousin attends a pesantren in Java to deepen his understanding of Islam.
The pesantren provides meals and accommodation for the students.

Adjective

In the context of pesantren, the adjective "pesantren" describes anything related to or originating from a pesantren.

Example Sentences:

Her writing style is heavily influenced by her pesantren background.
The pesantren community organized a charity event for the local community.

Verb

The term "pesantren" is not commonly used as a verb.