Sulawesi

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English

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Etymology

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Particularly: “The name Sulawesi possibly comes from the words sula ("island") and besi ("iron") and may refer to the historical export of iron from the rich Lake Matano iron deposits. The name came into common use in English following Indonesian independence.”

Proper noun

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Sulawesi

  1. An island in Indonesia, the world's eleventh-largest island.

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Holonyms

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Translations

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Dutch

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Etymology

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌsu.laːˈʋeː.si/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Su‧la‧we‧si
  • Rhymes: -eːsi

Proper noun

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Sulawesi n

  1. Sulawesi (an island in Indonesia, the world's eleventh-largest island)

Synonyms

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Indonesian

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Indonesian Wikipedia has an article on:
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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [sulaˈwesi]
  • Hyphenation: Su‧la‧we‧si

Proper noun

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Sulawesi

  1. Sulawesi (an island in Indonesia, the world's eleventh-largest island)

Compounds

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Descendants

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  • English: Sulawesi
  • Dutch: Sulawesi

Further reading

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Portuguese

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Proper noun

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Sulawesi f

  1. Sulawesi (an island in Indonesia, the world's eleventh-largest island)
    Synonym: Celebes

Spanish

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Proper noun

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Sulawesi ?

  1. Sulawesi (an island in Indonesia, the world's eleventh-largest island)