andalan
Andalan is an Indonesian term meaning something or someone that is relied upon; a mainstay, staple, or dependable element. The word can function as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it designates a person, object, or resource considered indispensable or trustworthy, such as an orang andalan (a key person) or an andalan perusahaan (a company's mainstay). As an adjective, it describes reliability or trustworthiness, e.g., produk andalan meaning a flagship or best-known product.
Origin and usage: Andalan is native to Indonesian and Malay linguistic ecosystems and is formed with the
Common contexts: In business, produk andalan refers to flagship products or stable revenue drivers. In organizational
Notes: The concept aligns with similar terms in other languages such as mainstay, linchpin, or dependable resource.
See also: Dependability, Mainstay, Flagship product, Reliable person.