sekapur sirih — meaning in English
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English meaning
- preface noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
Senses
sekapur sirih is used for these senses in English:
- preface A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
preface — full definition
- noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
- verb To introduce something with a few remarks beforehand.