Jakarta
Definition
- Proper noun:
- The capital and largest city of Indonesia: Jakarta is the primary city and administrative center of the Republic of Indonesia.
- A major Southeast Asian metropolis located on the island of Java: The city is situated on the northwest coast of the island of Java.
- A city founded by the Dutch in the 17th century: Its modern foundation is historically linked to Dutch colonial settlement and development.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Jakarta is a bustling hub of government and commerce.
- They flew into Jakarta before traveling to Bali.
- The conference will be held in Jakarta next month.
Advanced Usage
"Greater Jakarta" (or "Jabodetabek"): Refers to the massive urban metropolitan area encompassing Jakarta and its surrounding regencies and cities.
- The traffic in Greater Jakarta is famously congested.
Historical reference as "Batavia": Jakarta was known as Batavia during the period of Dutch colonial rule.
- The old town of Jakarta still has buildings from when it was called Batavia.
Variants and Related Words
Jakartan (adj): Of or relating to Jakarta.
- The Jakartan art scene is very vibrant.
Jabodetabek (n): The acronym for the Jakarta metropolitan area, standing for Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi.
Synonyms
- Capital of Indonesia: The seat of the national government.
- Megacity: A very large, densely populated urban area (descriptive term).
Related Phrases
- Jakarta Post, The: The name of a major English-language newspaper published in Indonesia.
- I read about the policy in The Jakarta Post.
Related Terms
- Java: The island on which Jakarta is located.
- Indonesia: The country of which Jakarta is the capital.
Noun
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capital and largest city of Indonesia; located on the island of Java; founded by the Dutch in 17th century
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