Javanese
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5.9
- noun
- /ˌdʒɑːvəˈniːz/
- From Java, Thomas Horsfield described the properties of the mysterious Antshar, a powerful tree poison that was revealed freely by "an old Javanese" (Horsfield 1823, 83).
Examples
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That is, specific groups advance by virtue of the fact that progress is charted against other groups; for example, native Javanese against the Chinese, the peranakan Chinese against totok (or new Chinese immigrants), on the basis of their ability (merely) to organize.
Academic text (1997) -
Be careful, Sterling don't let those Javanese sell you any jungles for tea plantations.
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Since the distant past, we Javanese have believed in superstitions or have allowed ourselves to be deceived by Javanese shamans or mystics; the shamans say all kinds of things.
Academic text (1997) -
Many traditional Javanese ceremonies include elaborate dances and music.
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The Javanese hold a deep cultural connection to the lush landscapes of their island.
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As a Javanese, she takes great pride in her heritage and its rich history.
Synonyms
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3.0
A person from Indonesia
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6.4
A person from the island of Java in Indonesia
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Javanese comes from the island Java plus the ending -nese, which means 'from' or 'of', like in Chinese. So a Javanese is a person 'from Java', which explains why the word names someone who lives on that island.