# bahasa kebangsaan

**Pronunciation:** /baˈhasa kəbaŋˈsawan/ · ba-HA-sa ke-bang-SA-wan

**Part of speech:** noun phrase

## Meaning

The official language of a nation, as established by law or constitutional mandate.

## Examples

- The government promotes the use of the bahasa kebangsaan in all official administrative documents.
- Students are required to achieve proficiency in the bahasa kebangsaan to graduate from public universities.
- Public signage across the country is primarily displayed in the bahasa kebangsaan to ensure universal understanding.

## Synonyms

- national language — The direct English equivalent used in international contexts.
- official language — Refers to the language granted legal status for government use.
- mother tongue — Focuses on the native language of the population rather than legal status.
- lingua franca — Refers to a common language used for communication between different groups.

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