pusat

Pusat is a noun used in Indonesian and Malay that means center, hub, or focal point. It can refer to the central part of a place, the main area within a city, or the principal place for a particular activity. The word is versatile and applies to physical locations as well as abstract concepts.

In everyday language, pusat is commonly combined with other words to name types of centers. Examples include pusat kota (city center), pusat perbelanjaan (shopping center), pusat kebudayaan (cultural center), pusat penelitian (research center), pusat data (data center), pusat kesehatan (health center), and pusat pelatihan (training center). It also appears in phrases such as pusat perhatian (center of attention) or pusat kegiatan (center of activity).

Geographically or administratively, pusat can denote the central seat of government, administration, or a regional hub, though speakers may use ibu kota (capital) or daerah pusat to convey related ideas. The term often implies prominence or centrality within a system, organization, or area, rather than merely physical distance from a fringe.

Pusat is widely used in both formal and everyday discourse and can take on nuances depending on context. Its antonyms typically refer to peripheral or outer positions, such as pinggir or daerah luar, highlighting the contrast between central and noncentral locations or functions.