Sukarno

[soo-KAR-no]
nounmasculine
Sukarno
1. First President of Indonesia (1901-1970), founding father who led the country to independence from Dutch colonial rule
Sukarno was a charismatic leader who unified Indonesia's diverse population.
Sukarno foi um líder carismático que unificou a população diversa da Indonésia.
2. Nationalist and statesman credited with establishing the foundation of modern Indonesia
Sukarno's vision of 'Pancasila' became the philosophical foundation of the Indonesian state.
A visão de Sukarno da 'Pancasila' tornou-se a base filosófica do Estado indonésio.
Sukarno is primarily known in Portuguese-speaking contexts as a significant historical figure in Asian history and postcolonial studies. His legacy is studied in Brazilian universities in courses on international relations, decolonization, and Southeast Asian history. The term is not commonly used in everyday Brazilian Portuguese but appears in academic, historical, and political discussions.

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Sukarno
Used as a proper noun in historical and political contexts
Portugal
Sukarno
Used identically in Portuguese academic and historical discourse

Related Words

PancasilaIndonesiaindependencenationalistSuharto
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