Lestari

Lestari is a term used in Indonesian and Malay languages as an adjective meaning lasting, enduring, or sustainable. It describes something that remains in good condition over time or practices and systems that are environmentally or socially sustainable. In everyday and official discourse, lestari appears in phrases such as lingkunan lestari (sustainable environment), produk lestari (sustainable product), and kota lestari (sustainable city). It is often contrasted with terms that imply decay or unsustainability, and it is commonly employed in discussions of conservation, development, and resource management. The related noun kelestarian denotes the quality or state of being sustainable or preserved.

Linguistically, lestari is native to Indonesian and Malay vocabularies and has become prominent in modern sustainability and ecological contexts. The word forms part of a broader semantic field that includes kelestarian and kelestarianan, which express the broader concept of preservation and long-term stewardship.

Beyond its use as an adjective, lestari is also used as a proper given name in Indonesian and Malay-speaking communities. As a name, it conveys meanings such as enduring or lasting, and it is commonly given to girls in these regions.

In contemporary usage, lestari appears in media, education, and government discourse related to sustainable development and environmental conservation, as well as in branding and corporate communications to signal environmental responsibility. See also kelestarian, sustainability, sustainable development, and environmental preservation.