Kyai

For the martial arts term, see Kiai.
Wayang figure of Kyai Maja, a Javanese religious leader and follower of Prince Diponegoro in his rebellion against the Dutch in Java War.
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A kyai (/kjaɪ/ KYEYE) is an expert in Islam. This denomination is usually used among the ethnic Javanese people.