Revealing misinterpretation on the meaning of Bharata for political target by Buton to four surrounding kingdoms in the 17th - 20th centuries

Language is not only used as the means of communication, but also device achieving dominance. This article aims at describing and analyzing real meaning bharata revealing misinterpretation on by Buton Kingdom for political dominance four surrounding kingdoms: Muna, Tiworo, Kaledupa, Kulisusu in 17th – 20th centuries. The study was designed descriptive qualitativey with steps framework: (1) exploring data, (2) data verification, (3) analysis, (4) writing results analysis. Data were analyzed applying Wodak’s critical discourse analysis approach (CDA). Results concluded “front area center battle”. term firstly acquainted Laki Laponto, king beginning 16th century when he organized military alliance involving kingdoms to face Ternate’s threaten. Since people Butonese misinterpreted subjectively interest. kingdom then established their instituonally performed hegemony assistance Dutch after welcoming signing bilateral coalition century.