Insulinde
from belanda
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noun
Proper Name
From belanda
Definition
another name for Indonesia
Etymology
Borrowed from the Dutch 'Insulinde', derived from the Latin 'insula' (island) and 'India'. This term was popularized by Eduard Douwes Dekker in the 19th century as a poetic name for the Dutch East Indies, encompassing the Indonesian archipelago.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name