Panyen Lamen

English: (Noun) Slave. Lowest social class in traditional Kenyah social hierarchy.

Bahasa Malaysia: Hamba. Kelas sosial paling rendah dalam hierarki sosial kenyah tradisional.


Pronunciation: [paɲən lamen]


Source: Alexander D. Smith


Related to Panyen Lamen


lamen: Room or individual families unit within a long house.

lamen biyo': Sitting room.

panyen: Non-aristocratic class.

panyen uma': Commoner. Low class in traditional Kenyah society. Not as low as panyen lamen, and the panyen uma' have their own room in the longhouse.