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Bornean

Bornean

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A person from the island of Borneo
  • noun
  • /ˈbɔrnɪən/
: borneano
  • Bornean orangutans
  • Sumatran and Bornean

Examples

  • Dove (1988) describes a parallel situation among another Bornean group, the Kantu.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Popular articles and videos shot in the Bornean jungle, such as the widely circulated documentary film "Blowpipes and Bulldozers,"

    Academic text (1992)

  • Further down the road, the tall roadside grasses had been flattened by a herd of Bornean elephants.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Bornean clouded leopards, Malayan tapirs, forest hornbills, and many others, along with thousands of plant species, many of them endemic to the Bukit Tigapuluh range.

    Blog text (21)

  • Gaither JC. 1994. Understory avifauna of a Bornean peat swamp forest: Is it depauperate? Wilson Bulletin 106: 381-390.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The Bornean people have a rich cultural heritage that reflects their unique history and traditions.

  • During our visit to Borneo, we met several Bornean artisans who showcased their craftsmanship.

  • She has always dreamt of living among the Bornean tribes, learning their languages and customs.

Surface Forms

Bornean singular
Borneans plural

Morphology

Bornean = Borneo (transparent) = Borneo + an

The demonym is directly formed from the place name 'Borneo' with the productive suffix '-an' meaning 'from or related to', so the meaning is clear to learners who know 'Borneo'.

Etymology

Bornean comes from the island name Borneo plus the ending -an, which means 'from' or 'of a place'. So a Bornean is a person 'from' Borneo, like an American being someone from America.