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javanese

Jav·a·nese
J j

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jav-uh-neez, -nees, jah-vuh-]
    • /ˌdʒæv əˈniz, -ˈnis, ˌdʒɑ və-/
    • /ˌdʒɑː.və.ˈniːz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jav-uh-neez, -nees, jah-vuh-]
    • /ˌdʒæv əˈniz, -ˈnis, ˌdʒɑ və-/

Definitions of javanese word

  • adjective javanese of or relating to the island of Java, its people, or their language. 1
  • noun plural javanese a member of the native Malayan people of Java, especially of that branch of it in the central part of the island. 1
  • noun plural javanese the Austronesian language of central Java. 1
  • adjective javanese of, from Java 1
  • noun plural javanese people of Java 1
  • adjective javanese of, relating to, or characteristic of Java, its people, or the Javanese language 0

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Origin of javanese

First appearance:

before 1695
One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; Javan (Jav(a) + -an) + -ese

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Javanese

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

javanese popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

javanese usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with javanese

  • what is javanese?
  • the man who knew javanese?
  • how the javanese and balinese musicians play their instruments?
  • how to say hello in javanese?

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