Abang Sam

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Indonesian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of abang (brother) +‎ English Sam, literally brother Sam, coined by Indonesian litterateur Bambang Bujono, partial calque of English Uncle Sam.

Noun[edit]

Abang Sam

  1. Uncle Sam, a personification of the United States federal government.
    Synonym: Paman Sam