Definition

1. 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• Historical reference as "Batavia": Jakarta was known as Batavia during the period of Dutch colonial rule.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

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