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Meaning of "preman" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PREMAN

preman  [priːˈmæn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PREMAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Preman is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PREMAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of preman in the English dictionary

The definition of preman in the dictionary is a precursor of the human being.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PREMAN


antiman
ˌæntɪˈmæn
baisemain
beɪzˈmæn
disman
dɪsˈmæn
Gell-Mann
ˈɡɛlˈmæn
gudeman
ˌɡuːdˈmæn
outman
ˌaʊtˈmæn
overman
ˌəʊvəˈmæn
reman
riːˈmæn
unman
ʌnˈmæn
van-man
ˈvænˈmæn
van-men
ˈvænˈmæn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PREMAN

prem
prem.
premade
premalignant
premandibular
premarital
premaritally
premarket
premarriage
premature
premature ejaculation
prematurely
prematureness
prematurity
premaxilla
premaxillae
premaxillary
premeal
premeasure
premed

WORDS THAT END LIKE PREMAN

alongshoreman
byreman
choreman
Coleman
fireman
foreman
freeman
gentleman
hardwareman
jury foreman
longshoreman
policeman
saltpetreman
shareman
shireman
shoreman
storeman
venireman
visiting fireman
wireman

Synonyms and antonyms of preman in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «preman» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PREMAN

Find out the translation of preman to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of preman from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «preman» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

preman
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

preman
570 millions of speakers

English

preman
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

preman
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

preman
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

preman
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Preman
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

preman
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

preman
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Preman
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Preman
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

preman
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

preman
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Preman
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

preman
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

preman
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रेमन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

PREMAN
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

preman
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

preman
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

preman
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Preman
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

preman
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

preman
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

preman
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

preman
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of preman

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PREMAN»

The term «preman» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.324 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PREMAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «preman» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «preman» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about preman

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PREMAN»

Discover the use of preman in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to preman and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Violence and the State in Suharto's Indonesia
The press outcry prompted many to come to the defense of preman. As much as preman represent the underworld, they also stand for the underclass. Like the smalltime entrepreneurs they are accused of intimidating, preman are understood ...
Benedict Richard O'Gorman Anderson, 2001
2
Indonesia Betrayed: How Development Fails
Many different kinds of preman are distinguished in South Sumatra. Young men who hang out in the pasar (market) and drink and get into fights are called preman kampungan. A gang involved in illegal activities, often smuggling, who may ...
Elizabeth Fuller Collins, 2007
3
Indonesia Today: Challenges of History
This inevitably led to a blurring of identity between jago, preman, soldiers and the state (Cribb 19991b; Lindsey 1997, pp. 147-61). The roots of the New Order business-military alliance thus lay in the revolutionary period - through military ...
Grayson Lloyd, Shannon L. Smith, 2001
4
Indonesia in the Soeharto Years: Issues, Incidents and Images
Preman became mercenaries and entrepreneurs, loyal nationalists for hire. As privatization became the watchword of the late New Order, the seizure of private assets and positions in the name of national development became commonplace , ...
‎2007
5
Living Liberation in Hindu Thought
Both Puranas espouse the ideal of an intense, personal love or affection for the Supreme, a form of bhakti known as preman. In the BhP, preman is clearly distinguished from kdma (lust, desire for sensual enjoyment). This distinction is ...
Andrew O. Fort, Patricia Y. Mumme, 1996
6
From East and West: Rethinking Christian Mission
Taking into account that all religions are missionary, Niles challenges Christians to rethink mission in a way that reflects the realities of our present world, including the reality of religious plurality.
D (Daniel)preman Niles, 2004
7
The State and Illegality in Indonesia
takeover official when he recruited 48 preman drawn from each of the two main gangs comprising the IKBT into a 'District Civil Defence Unit' (keaman— an distrik , or matrik) that was authorized to patrol the Tanah Abang markets and extract ...
E. Aspinall, G. van Klinken, 2011
8
Indonesia Today: Challenges of History
This inevitably led to a blurring of identity between jago, preman, soldiers and the state (Cribb 19991b; Lindsey 1997, pp. 147–61). The roots of the New Order business–military alliance thus lay in the revolutionary period – through military ...
Grayson J Lloyd, Shannon L Smith, 2001
9
Violent Conflicts in Indonesia: Analysis, Representation, ...
All that was required for the move from Soepomo's romantic integralist state of the azas kekeluargaan (family principle: Article 33, 1945 Constitution) to the preman state was for Soepomo's 'benevolent father' to be substituted by a wicked ...
Charles A. Coppel, 2006
10
Problems of Democratisation in Indonesia: Elections, ...
Preman as a campaign issue In November 2008, Indonesia's new police chief, Bambang Hendarso Danuri, announced a nationwide 'anti-preman' campaign. It has become something of a tradition for new police chiefs to begin their tenure ...
Edward Aspinall, Marcus Mietzner, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PREMAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term preman is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Saving power by lighting up lives
For them, manufacturing the same from their home is obviously a lucrative experience,” says Rathi Preman, a housewife from Vengeri. «The Hindu, Jul 15»
2
Tolikara: Confront injustice against minorities at its
People have not forgotten the civil war in Ambon, Maluku, that started with a fight between a Muslim thug, or preman, and a Christian public ... «Jakarta Post, Jul 15»
3
Kanal Final Schedule Begins In Qatar
The supporting cast includes Innocent, Santhosh Keezhattoor, Sadiq, Kochu Preman, Ambika Mohan etc. The major portions of Kanal were ... «FilmiBeat, Jul 15»
4
Review: Opus Orchestra delights with Mendelssohn and Mozart
... in which virtuoso bassoonist, Preman Tilman, transfixed the audience with new insights into an instrument rarely appearing in a solo role. «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
5
In Malaysian politics, keep calm and amok on!
Preman in Indonesia, Mafiosi in Italia, Yakuza in Japan, the entrepreneurs of violence have many names. The leadership of Pekida perpetually ... «Aliran Monthly, Jul 15»
6
Best bassoonist for Mozart and Mendelssohn
The concerts will feature an added treat in the form of one of New Zealand's best bassoonists, Preman Tilson, who was formerly principal ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
7
Community news
... Emily Lattimore; Tyler MacInnes; Blaine Moore; Trinidee Muller; Trevor Patterson; Jacob Peterson; Rae Powers; Jordan Preman; Emma Rea; ... «Barre Montpelier Times Argus, Jul 15»
8
Stench of Duplicity as Watchdog Accuses Ojek Apps of Breaking Laws
Ojeks are paying to the local preman who then pay officials. ... get illegal Kopajas of the road, clean up your preman regulated ojek business, ... «Jakarta Globe, Jul 15»
9
Joshua Oppenheimer: "Los asesinos inventan fantasías para poder …
Los llamados gángsteres o 'preman' (hombres libres) cometieron toda clase de delirios violentos, pero la propaganda se impuso a la Historia y ... «El Mundo, Jul 15»
10
NGOs, Activists Fret New Role for Indonesia's Spy Agency
“Historically it's been local preman (thugs) who are given lots of duties for the ... “For minor 'actions', preman are hired from the 'inside'. But for ... «Center for Research on Globalization, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Preman [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/preman>. Apr 2024 ».
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