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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIndonesia
/ˌɪn.dəˈniː.ʒə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A country in Southeast Asia consisting of thousands of islands.
"Indonesia is known for its diverse cultures and languages." - 2
The largest archipelago in the world, located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
"Tourism in Indonesia has been growing rapidly due to its beautiful landscapes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Indonesia' is derived from the Latin 'Indus' (meaning 'India') and the Greek 'nesos' (meaning 'island'). The term was first used in the 19th century to refer to the archipelago that includes modern-day Indonesia, reflecting its geographical and cultural ties to India and the broader region of Southeast Asia.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Indonesia" is said worldwide
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Indonésie
Transliteration: ɛ̃.dɔ.ne.zi
"L'Indonésie est célèbre pour ses plages magnifiques."
Indonesien
Transliteration: ɪn.doˈneː.zi̯ən
"Indonesien hat viele verschiedene Kulturen."
Indonesia
Transliteration: in.doˈne.zja
"L'Indonesia è un paese ricco di biodiversità."
Indonesia
Transliteration: in.doˈne.sja
"Indonesia es famosa por su cultura diversa."
Indonésia
Transliteration: ĩ.dɔˈne.zi.ɐ
"A Indonésia é conhecida por suas ilhas tropicais."
इंडोनेशिया
Transliteration: iṇḍoneśiyā
"इंडोनेशिया अपनी विविधता के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"
印度尼西亚
Transliteration: Yìndùníxīyà
"印度尼西亚以其丰富的文化而闻名。"
인도네시아
Transliteration: Indoneshia
"인도네시아는 아름다운 자연 경관으로 유명합니다."
インドネシア
Transliteration: Indoneshia
"インドネシアは多様な文化で知られています。"
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