noun
Uncommon
Brunei
broo-NEYE
Brunei (noun) means a small oil-rich country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Example: “Brunei's capital is Bandar Seri Begawan.”
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A small oil-rich country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia.
"Brunei's capital is Bandar Seri Begawan."
How to use Brunei
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, wealthy nation on the island of Borneo.
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Etymology
Traced through Malay back to the Sanskrit word "varuna", also historically linked to the name of the island of Borneo.
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What does “Brunei” mean?
The word “Brunei” means a small oil-rich country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. In plain terms, a small, wealthy nation on the island of Borneo.
How do you pronounce “Brunei”?
“Brunei” is pronounced broo-NEYE (/bɹuːˈnaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Brunei” in a sentence?
Here is “Brunei” used in a sentence: “Brunei's capital is Bandar Seri Begawan.”
What part of speech is “Brunei”?
“Brunei” is a noun.
Where does the word “Brunei” come from?
The word “Brunei” comes from Sanskrit. Traced through Malay back to the Sanskrit word "varuna", also historically linked to the name of the island of Borneo.
Is “Brunei” a common word?
“Brunei” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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