Jav·a·nese (j v  -n z , -ns, jäv-)adj. Of or relating to Java or its people, language, or culture. n. pl. Javanese 1. A native or inhabitant of Java, especially a member of the Javanese-speaking majority population. 2. The Austronesian language of the principal ethnic group of Java. [Java1 + -nese (as in Japanese).] |
Javanese [ˌdʒɑːvəˈniːz]
adj
(Placename) (Social Science / Peoples) (Linguistics / Languages) of, relating to, or characteristic of Java, its people, or the Javanese language
n
1. (Social Science / Peoples) pl -nese a native or inhabitant of Java
2. (Linguistics / Languages) a Malayo-Polynesian language of Central and Eastern Java
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  Javanese - a native or inhabitant of Java Java - an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions Indonesian - a native or inhabitant of Indonesia |
| 2. | Javanese - the Indonesian language spoken on Java Bahasa, Bahasa Indonesia, Indonesian - the dialect of Malay used as the national language of the Republic of Indonesia or of Malaysia | |
| Adj. | 1. | Javanese - of or relating to or characteristic of Java or its inhabitants or its language; "Javanese temples"; "Javanese dialects" |
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