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Jesika Indah Sari Purba
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Language and Colonialism: A Historical Study on the Development of Dutch Loanwords in Indonesian Safinatul Hasanah Harahap; Desta Riani Br Perangin-angin; Jesika Indah Sari Purba; Santa Hoky Br Sembiring; Desveromonika Zalukhu
Warisan: Journal of History and Cultural Heritage Vol 6, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Mahesa Research Center (PT. Mahesa Global Publishing)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34007/warisan.v6i1.2665

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This study investigates the historical development of Dutch loanwords in the Indonesian language, situating it within the broader context of colonialism and linguistic transformation. The study is premised on the assumption that colonial rule not only shaped political and economic structures but also left a profound impact on language. The central research question investigates how Dutch colonialism contributed to the development and integration of Dutch-derived vocabulary in Indonesian. Employing a historical-linguistic methodology, this study combines etymological analysis with archival and textual sources from the colonial period to trace the semantic evolution and socio-political function of selected loanwords. The findings reveal that Dutch loanwords are predominantly found in administrative, legal, educational, and technological domains, reflecting the sectors most influenced by colonial governance. These borrowings did not merely enrich the lexicon but also signified a shift in epistemic frameworks during the colonial encounter. The article argues that the linguistic legacy of colonialism in Indonesia is not a passive imprint but an active site of negotiation and adaptation. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the entangled relationship between language and power in postcolonial societies and highlights the importance of historical inquiry in linguistic research.
Impact of British Colonial Economic Policies on Indonesia’s Trade and Agricultural Systems in the Early 19th Century Jesika Indah Sari Purba; Desta Riani br Perangin-angin; Santa Hoky br Sembiring; Rosmaida Sinaga
Warisan: Journal of History and Cultural Heritage Vol 5, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34007/warisan.v5i3.2392

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The British colonial administration in the early 19th century profoundly reshaped Indonesia’s trade and agricultural systems. This study examines the economic policies introduced under British rule, particularly during Sir Stamford Raffles’ administration, and their impact on Indonesia’s economic transformation. It focuses on key reforms implemented during the British occupation of Java (1811–1816), including changes to trade routes and agricultural policies. The central inquiry explores how these policies influenced local commerce and agricultural practices, with an emphasis on the introduction of the land rent system and the restructuring of the export sector. Employing a historical research approach, this study draws from primary sources such as government records and colonial reports, as well as secondary literature. The findings indicate that British policies accelerated the commercialization of agriculture, altered trade dynamics, and introduced new taxation structures that significantly disrupted traditional economic systems. However, these reforms also placed substantial economic pressures on local communities, exacerbating social inequalities and economic distress. While British interventions yielded short-term economic benefits, they simultaneously set the stage for prolonged colonial exploitation, shaping Indonesia’s economic trajectory in the decades that followed.
Co-Authors Desta Riani Br Perangin-angin Desveromonika Zalukhu Harahap, Safinatul Hasanah Rosmaida Sinaga Santa Hoky Br Sembiring