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Indonesia
ihn-duh-NEE-zhuh
Indonesia (noun) means a large island nation in Southeast Asia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, with its capital at Jakarta. Example: “Indonesia is made up of thousands of islands, including Java and Sumatra.”
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A large island nation in Southeast Asia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, with its capital at Jakarta.
"Indonesia is made up of thousands of islands, including Java and Sumatra."
How to use Indonesia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe island nation between the Indian and Pacific oceans, home to Java, Sumatra, Bali, and many more islands.
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Etymology
Coined around 1850 by combining Greek Indos ("Indian") and nesos ("island") — literally "Indian islands."
Class of 1850
Indonesia joined the language around 1850.
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What does “Indonesia” mean?
The word “Indonesia” means a large island nation in Southeast Asia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, with its capital at Jakarta. In plain terms, the island nation between the Indian and Pacific oceans, home to Java, Sumatra, Bali, and many more islands.
How do you pronounce “Indonesia”?
“Indonesia” is pronounced ihn-duh-NEE-zhuh (/ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Indonesia” in a sentence?
Here is “Indonesia” used in a sentence: “Indonesia is made up of thousands of islands, including Java and Sumatra.”
What part of speech is “Indonesia”?
“Indonesia” is a noun.
Where does the word “Indonesia” come from?
The word “Indonesia” dates back to around 1850 and comes from Greek. Coined around 1850 by combining Greek Indos ("Indian") and nesos ("island") — literally "Indian islands.".
Is “Indonesia” a common word?
“Indonesia” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What continent is Indonesia part of?
Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia, so it lies within the continent of Asia. It is an island nation whose territory stretches across a large area between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Is Indonesia a single island or many islands?
Indonesia is made up of many islands, making it an archipelago rather than a single landmass. Officially the Republic of Indonesia, it is one of the largest island nations in the world.
What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta. The country is officially known as the Republic of Indonesia.
What is the difference between "Indonesia" and "India"?
They are two separate countries whose names are sometimes confused. India is a large country in South Asia, while Indonesia is an island nation in Southeast Asia with its capital at Jakarta.
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