Batavian

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noun (1)

Ba·​ta·​vi·​an bə-ˈtā-vē-ən 

-vyən

plural -s

1

: one of an ancient people of the Low Countries

2

[New Latin Batavia Holland + English -an] : dutchman

Batavian

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adjective (1)

Ba·​ta·​vi·​an bə-ˈtā-vē-ən 

-vyən

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Batavians

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Netherlands

Batavian

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adjective (2)

Ba·​ta·​vi·​an bə-ˈtā-vē-ən 

-vyən

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the city of Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia)

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Batavians

Batavian

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noun (2)

Ba·​ta·​vi·​an bə-ˈtā-vē-ən 

-vyən

plural -s

: a native or resident of the city of Batavia (now Jakarta)

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Latin Batavi, ancient inhabitants of the Low Countries + English -an

Adjective (2)

Batavia, Java + English -an

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Rhymes for Batavian

• moravian
• subclavian
• avian
• flavian
• scandinavian