Achmad Sukarno
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Definition
Proper noun: * Achmad Sukarno: The first president of Indonesia, a founding father and key leader in the nation's struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule. He served as president from 1945 until 1967.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Achmad Sukarno proclaimed Indonesia's independence on August 17, 1945.
- The political philosophy of Achmad Sukarno, known as Pancasila, remains the foundational ideology of the Indonesian state.
- Many monuments in Jakarta, such as the National Monument (Monas), were built during the era of Achmad Sukarno.
Advanced Usage
- "Sukarno era": Refers to the period of Indonesian history from independence until 1967, characterized by nation-building, anti-imperialist foreign policy, and increasing political and economic instability.
- Architecture from the Sukarno era often features modernist and nationalist motifs.
Variants and Related Words
- Sukarno (n): The more common, shortened form of the name Achmad Sukarno.
- Bung Karno (n): An affectionate and honorific term meaning "Brother Karno," used by supporters and the public.
- Proklamator (n): Indonesian for "Proclamator," a title referring to Sukarno (and Mohammad Hatta) as the proclaimers of independence.
Synonyms
- Founding Father of Indonesia: A term emphasizing his role in establishing the modern state.
- Indonesian Nationalist Leader: Describes his primary political identity and life's work.
Related Phrases
- Guided Democracy (): The political system implemented by President Sukarno from 1959 until 1965, which concentrated power in the presidency.
- NASAKOM: An acronym standing for Nationalism, Religion, and Communism, representing Sukarno's attempt to unify Indonesia's major political streams under his leadership.
- Old Order (): The term used by the subsequent Suharto government to refer to the period of Sukarno's presidency.
Noun
- Indonesian statesman who obtained the independence of Indonesia from the Netherlands in 1949 and served as president until ousted by Suharto in a coup d'etat (1901-1970)