This is the 16th most frequent Indonesian word.
masyarakat
"Masyarakat" means "society" or "community" in English.
Here, 'masyarakat' is used to refer to the people collectively living in a specific village, emphasizing the social aspect of the residents as a unit.
Masyarakat di desa tersebut sangat ramah kepada pendatang.
The community in that village is very friendly to newcomers.
In this sentence, 'masyarakat' refers to society or the public in general, indicating a broader group of people rather than a specific community.
Pemerintah berusaha meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat tentang pentingnya menjaga lingkungan.
The government strives to raise public awareness about the importance of preserving the environment.
Here, 'masyarakat' is used to describe the communities from different regions, focusing on the idea of collective groups and their interactions.