"Indonesiaphile" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Indonesiaphiles [plural], Indonesia-phile [alternative]
Etymology: From Indonesia + -phile. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|Indonesia|-phile}} Indonesia + -phile Head templates: {{en-noun}} Indonesiaphile (plural Indonesiaphiles)
  1. Someone who loves Indonesia (i.e. its culture, cuisine, religion, history or people). Related terms: Indonesiaphilia, Indonesiaphobe, Indonesiaphobia, Indonesiaphobic

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