Selandia baru
from belanda
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From belanda
Definition
A country in the South Pacific Ocean
Etymology
Borrowed from the Dutch 'Zeeland', referring to a province in the Netherlands, combined with 'baru' (new). This term is an adaptation of the name given by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, 'Nieuw Zeeland', in 1642 for the territory.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name