Batavian

1 of 2

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

2 of 2

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

Geographical Definition

Batavia

geographical name

Ba·​ta·​via bə-ˈtā-vē-ə 

1

city in northeastern Illinois north of Aurora population 26,045

2

see jakarta

Batavian

bə-ˈtā-vē-ən 

adjective or noun