Sumatra
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Noun — A large island in western Indonesia, one of the biggest islands in the world.
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Etymology
From Portuguese Sumatra, ultimately from Sanskrit samudra, "sea," via Malay and Arabic.
Full origin of Sumatra →Frequently asked questions
What does “Sumatra” mean?
The word “Sumatra” means a large island in western Indonesia, one of the biggest islands in the world. In plain terms, the Indonesian island, or a sudden violent storm named for it.
How do you pronounce “Sumatra”?
“Sumatra” is pronounced soo-MAHT-ruh (/suːˈmɑːtɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sumatra” in a sentence?
Here is “Sumatra” used in a sentence: “They flew from Jakarta to Sumatra to see the rainforest.”
What part of speech is “Sumatra”?
“Sumatra” is a noun.
Where does the word “Sumatra” come from?
The word “Sumatra” comes from Portuguese. From Portuguese Sumatra, ultimately from Sanskrit samudra, "sea," via Malay and Arabic.
How many meanings does “Sumatra” have?
“Sumatra” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large island in western Indonesia, one of the biggest islands in the world.
