This is the 973rd most frequent Indonesian word.
imam
A leader of prayer in a mosque.
In this sentence, 'imam' refers to the religious leader who leads prayers in a mosque.
Imam memimpin shalat berjamaah di Masjid Agung.
The imam leads the congregation prayer at the Great Mosque.
Here, 'Imam' is a personal name rather than its religious connotation.
Pak Imam telah menjadi kepala desa selama tiga periode.
Mr. Imam has been the village chief for three terms.
In this context, 'imam' metaphorically means a leader or guide, extending its primary meaning to a more general application of guidance.