Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Capital and largest city of Indonesia: "Djakarta" refers to the primary city and administrative center of Indonesia, which is also its most populous urban area.
   • Located on the island of Java: The city is situated on the northwest coast of the island of Java.
   • Founded by the Dutch in the 17th century: The city's modern foundation is attributed to Dutch colonial settlers in the early 1600s.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Djakarta is a bustling metropolis with a rich history.
  • The conference will be held in Djakarta next month.
  • She moved to Djakarta for work.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Formal Context: "Djakarta" is an older spelling variant. In modern contexts, the standard spelling is "Jakarta." The spelling "Djakarta" might be encountered in historical texts or certain formal documents.
  • The treaty was signed in the city then known as Djakarta.

Variants and Related Words

• Jakarta (Proper noun): The contemporary and more common standard spelling for the city.
  • Jakarta is facing challenges related to rapid urbanization.
• Batavia (Proper noun): The historical name for the city during the Dutch colonial period.
  • The port of Batavia was a major trading hub.

Synonyms

• Capital city: A city that is the seat of government for a country.
• Megacity: A very large city, typically one with a population of over ten million people.

Related Phrases

• Greater Jakarta: Refers to the larger metropolitan area surrounding the city, also known as Jabodetabek.
  • The traffic in Greater Jakarta is famously congested.

Noun

1. capital and largest city of Indonesia; located on the island of Java; founded by the Dutch in 17th century