Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The southern portion of the island of Borneo that is part of the Republic of Indonesia. This term refers specifically to the Indonesian territory on the island, which comprises several provinces, in contrast to the northern parts of the island belonging to Malaysia and Brunei.

Usage

• The term "Indonesian Borneo" is used to specify the Indonesian-administered territories on the island of Borneo in geographical, political, and cultural contexts.
• It is often used to distinguish this region from the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and the nation of Brunei, which occupy the northern part of the island.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The rainforests of Indonesian Borneo are home to diverse wildlife, including orangutans.
  • Kalimantan is another name for Indonesian Borneo.
  • Our research focuses on deforestation rates in Indonesian Borneo.

Advanced Usage

• "The Indonesian part of Borneo": A descriptive phrase synonymous with "Indonesian Borneo".
  • The conservation efforts are concentrated in the Indonesian part of Borneo.

Variants and Related Words

• Kalimantan: The official Indonesian name for its territories on the island of Borneo. While "Indonesian Borneo" and "Kalimantan" are often used interchangeably, "Kalimantan" is the administrative term.
• Borneo: The name of the entire island, the third-largest island in the world.
• West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, North Kalimantan: The specific provinces that constitute Indonesian Borneo.

Synonyms

• Kalimantan: The Indonesian name for the region.
• The Indonesian territory of Borneo: A formal descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• In Indonesian Borneo: A prepositional phrase used to indicate location.
  • Many indigenous tribes live in Indonesian Borneo.

Noun

1. the part of Indonesia on the southern side of the island of Borneo