pogun (Coastal Kadazan)

Where does "pogun" come from?

The Coastal Kadazan word 'pogun', which refers to a country, state, or the world, shares a common origin with the Malay word 'pegun'. This linguistic connection bridges these regional languages, reflecting the evolution of terms used to describe land and expansive territories within their shared cultural sphere.

Full etymology tree

• pogun (Coastal Kadazan), 'country'
  • influence pegun (Malay)

Updated June 2026

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