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Javan

Javan

1 8.1
About the island of Java, its people, or its culture
  • adjective
: javano
  • The Javan culture is known for its traditional dance performances and vibrant festivals.

Examples

  • The birth of four Javan rhinos in the last two years in Indonesia's Ujong Kulon National Park may signal the recovery of one of the world's rarest large mammals.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The second edition listed only five Javan bird species as endangered and none as extinct.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Many tourists visit Indonesia to experience the rich Javan heritage and beautiful landscapes.

  • The Javan language, spoken primarily in Java, has many dialects that reflect the island's diverse communities.

Synonyms

Javanese
vsJavan
2 7.4

Relating to the island of Java, its people, or their language

uses the general name for the same relation rather than naming the island

Surface Forms

Javan positive

Morphology

Javan = Java (transparent) = Java + n

The adjective directly means 'relating to Java' and is transparently formed from the place name.

Etymology

Javan as an adjective comes from Java plus the ending -an, which means 'relating to'. So Javan means 'relating to Java', just like Italian means 'relating to Italy'.