Word
indonesia
Phoneticsin·done·sia
/ˌɪndoʊˈniʒə/
Definition
n. a large country in Southeast Asia made up of thousands of islands. It is known for its diverse cultures, tropical weather, and beautiful beaches.
n. a sovereign archipelago nation in Southeast Asia, situated between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It is the world's largest island country and the most populous Muslim-majority nation.
Examples
“I want to visit Indonesia to see the rainforests.”
“Indonesia is a founding member of ASEAN and plays a significant role in Southeast Asian diplomacy.”
“The volcanic activity across the Indonesian archipelago has historically provided fertile soil for agriculture while simultaneously posing significant geological risks to its coastal populations.”
Examples
simple
“I want to visit Indonesia to see the rainforests.”
contextual
“Indonesia is a founding member of ASEAN and plays a significant role in Southeast Asian diplomacy.”
complex
“The volcanic activity across the Indonesian archipelago has historically provided fertile soil for agriculture while simultaneously posing significant geological risks to its coastal populations.”
Etymology
(late nineteenth century) Attested circa 1850, composed of Ancient Greek Ἰνδός (Indós, “Indian”) + Ancient Greek νῆσος (nêsos, “island”); initially, in competition with Insulinde, of the same meaning, lexically constructed on a Latin basis, or in reference to the East Indies archipelago.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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