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Definition of java

java

/ˈdʒɑː.və/
ja · va
Plural:javas
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Adjective:Javanese
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• noun

1

A widely used, high-level, class-based, object-oriented computer programming language designed to run across multiple platforms.

Example

"The enterprise backend system was written entirely in Java for cross-platform compatibility."

2

A major volcanic island of Indonesia located between Sumatra and Bali, home to the national capital, Jakarta, and more than half of the country's population.

3

North American A variety of coffee grown on the Indonesian island of Java, or coffee in general (informal).

Example

"He poured himself a hot cup of java before starting the morning commute."

4

American One of the oldest American breeds of domestic chicken, developed in the nineteenth century from birds imported from Asian ports.

Example

"The heritage farm raises black Javas alongside other historic poultry breeds."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In software development, Java and JavaScript are two completely distinct programming languages with different architectures, syntax, and runtime environments, despite sharing a root name for historical marketing reasons.

• Rhymes for java

• Nearby Words

jauntily
jauntiness
jaunty
java
javan mud snake
javan rhinoceros
javan spitting cobra

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the Indonesian island of Java, a major historical producer of coffee under Dutch colonial rule; the programming language was later named after the developers' fondness for the beverage.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Java. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/java
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