Definitions for Javanese

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Javanese Jav·a·nese

Spelling: [jav-uh-neez, -nees, jah-vuh-]

IPA: /ˌdʒæv əˈniz, -ˈnis, ˌdʒɑ və-/

Javanese is a 8 letter English word.

You can make 125 anagrams from letters in Javanese (aaeejnsv).

Definitions for Javanese

noun

1. a member of the native Malayan people of Java, especially of that branch of it in the central part of the island.
2. the Austronesian language of central Java.

adjective

1. of or relating to the island of Java, its people, or their language.

Origin of Javanese

1695-1705; Javan (Jav(a) + -an) + -ese

Examples for Javanese

Two forms of modern Javanese are employed in everyday speech.

Rice culture is the natural pursuit of the Javanese or Sundanese native.

Horsfield states that the Javanese use it as a tonic and antiperiodic.

I heard a story of a Javanese who was condemned to be torn in pieces by tigers.

They carry the Dutch flag, are commanded by Arabs, and manned by Javanese.

My chief purpose in going to Java was to get a Javanese waterwheel.

The Javanese are likewise plagued with ants, and all sorts of creeping things.

A Javanese bride is all flame as far as her dress is concerned.

The spelling of the Javanese names and words has been a matter of some difficulty.

Everywhere, the male Javanese carry the kris or native knife in the girdle.