Sebaya

Sebaya is a term used in Indonesian to refer to people who are the same age or within a similar age range. It is commonly used in everyday speech to describe peers or peer groups.

The word functions as both an adjective and a noun. For example, phrases like kami sebaya (we are the same age) or kelompok sebaya (a peer group) illustrate its usage. It can describe individuals, groups, or activities that target a particular age cohort.

In schools, clubs, and community programs, activities are often organized by sebaya groups to align with developmental stages and social dynamics. This helps ensure that participants share similar experiences and can relate to one another.

The term is part of Indonesian language and is widely understood in Indonesia and among Malay-speaking communities. It is informal and is less common in formal written contexts, where more precise terms like “usia sekelompok” or “kelompok usia” might be used.

See also age cohort, peers, and related concepts describing groups organized by age.