This is the 583rd most frequent Malay word.
bandar
Town or city.
Here, 'bandar' is used as a noun meaning 'city' to describe an urban area.
Bandar ini sangat besar dan mempunyai banyak kemudahan.
This city is very large and has many facilities.
In this sentence, 'bandar' denotes 'city' in contrast to 'kampung' (village), highlighting an urban versus rural setting.
Dia balik ke kampung selepas lama tinggal di bandar.
He returned to the village after living in the city for a long time.
The usage of 'bandar' here implies a location or region being specifically referenced as a developed area.