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Definition of indonesia

indonesia

/ˌɪn.doʊˈniː.ʒə/
In · do · ne · sia
Adjective:Indonesian
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indonesia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large archipelagic country located in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans, consisting of over 17,000 islands including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea.

Example

"With its extensive archipelago, Indonesia has the largest economy in Southeast Asia and is renowned for its diverse cultures and incredible biodiversity."

• Rhymes for indonesia

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century by English ethnologist George Windsor Earl and later popularized by James Richardson Logan, derived from the Greek words 'Indos' (India) and 'nēsos' (island), literally meaning 'Indian Islands'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indonesia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indonesia
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