anggota

Anggota is an Indonesian word with several related meanings. In general use it denotes a person who belongs to a group or organization, a limb or body part, or a component that forms part of a larger whole. The term is used in Indonesian and Malay with largely the same sense.

In anatomy, anggota refers to a bodily limb or appendage. The expression "anggota badan" or "anggota tubuh" can be used to denote limbs, such as tangan (hand), lengan (arm), or kaki (leg). The term is often paired with a possessive or directional modifier (anggota kiri/kanan) to specify side.

In social and organizational contexts, anggota denotes a member of a group. Examples include "anggota keluarga" (family member), "anggota partai" (party member), "anggota dewan" (council member), or "anggota komunitas" (community member).

Grammar and usage notes: The word functions as a common noun. To indicate a single member, Indonesian typically uses a classifier or numeral such as "seorang anggota". For plural references, "para anggota" is common, while "anggota-anggota" is used mainly for emphasis or in casual speech. The term can also appear in compound forms to describe a position, such as "anggota inti" (core member) or "anggota cadangan" (substitute member).

Origin and related terms: Anggota is native to Indonesian and Malay, and is widely used across formal and informal registers. Related expressions include "anggota keluarga", "anggota badan", and "anggota organisasi".