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Djakarta

Djakarta

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An old spelling of Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia
  • proper noun
  • Archaic
: Djakarta
  • Ah — Darwin of Djakarta!

Examples

  • Many tourists visit Djakarta to explore its rich history and diverse neighborhoods.

  • Before that, Djakarta.

    Plenty (1985)

  • Munzer-Dietch, in BerIin, Djakarta: chemical weapons and toxic waste.

    The Devil's Advocate (1997)

  • October 17, 1969, Djakarta

    Fiction book (1999)

  • The shadow puppet from Djakarta, the raku vase from Kyoto, and the scattering of objects I'd gathered on trips for the magazine had defined home for some time.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • Djakarta is known for its vibrant culture and bustling markets.

  • Djakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is located on the island of Java.

Synonyms

Jakarta
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The capital city of Indonesia on the island of Java

serves as the older historical spelling for the same capital on Java

Surface Forms

Djakarta main

Etymology

Djakarta is an older spelling of Jakarta you often see on old maps; the Dj- form came from Dutch-influenced writing for the 'J' sound and later changed to J-, so Djakarta is the same city name as Jakarta. The name itself comes from Jayakarta, meaning 'complete victory', which explains the city's modern name and why the old spelling refers to the same capital.