Poelaoe

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Definition & Context

A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides, whether in sea, lake, or river

Usage Notes

Van Ophuijsen spelling from Dutch colonial era (1901-1947) for the word 'pulau' (island). The digraph 'oe' represents the 'u' sound, reflecting the old orthographic system common in newspapers and literature of the Dutch East Indies.

Real-world Usage

Kapal ini akan berlajar ke poelaoe Djawa besok pagi. (Kapal ini akan berlayar ke pulau Jawa besok pagi.)

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