North Borneo
Definition
Proper noun: - A historical and geographical region: North Borneo refers to a territory located in the northeastern part of the island of Borneo. Historically, it was a British protectorate and later a crown colony. Today, it constitutes the eastern part of the Malaysian state of Sabah.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The British North Borneo Company administered the region for several decades.
- North Borneo, now known as Sabah, is famous for its biodiversity and Mount Kinabalu.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term "North Borneo" is often used in historical texts to refer to the area before it joined the Federation of Malaysia and was renamed Sabah in 1963.
- The capital of North Borneo was Jesselton, which is now called Kota Kinabalu.
Variants and Related Words
- Sabah (Proper noun): The contemporary Malaysian state that encompasses the former territory of North Borneo.
- Sabah is one of the two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo.
- British North Borneo (Proper noun): The full historical name for the former British protectorate and colony.
- British North Borneo became a crown colony in 1946.
Synonyms
- Sabah: The modern name for the region.
- Former British North Borneo: A precise historical synonym.
Related Phrases
- Crown Colony of North Borneo: The official status of the territory from 1946 until 1963.
- The Crown Colony of North Borneo was established after the Second World War.
Noun
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a region of Malaysia in northeastern Borneo
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