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Definition of surabaya

surabaya

/ˌsuːrəˈbaɪə/
Su · ra · ba · ya
Adjective:surabayan
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surabaya Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major port city in Indonesia, located on the northeastern coast of the island of Java, serving as the capital of the East Java province.

Example

"During our geographical study of Southeast Asia, we examined the economic impact of the bustling port of Surabaya."

• Rhymes for surabaya

• Nearby Words

suplex
suquia
sura
surabaya
surat
surfboard
surfperch

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Javanese words 'sura' (shark) and 'baya' (crocodile), originating from a local myth about a fierce battle between the two creatures over territory.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Surabaya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/surabaya
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