moluccas
Definition
Proper noun: * The Moluccas: An archipelago in eastern Indonesia, located between the islands of Sulawesi (Celebes) and New Guinea. Historically famous as the original "Spice Islands," they were a primary global source of valuable spices like cloves, nutmeg, and mace. The islands were initially settled by the Portuguese but later came under Dutch control, who established a spice monopoly there.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The history of the Moluccas is deeply intertwined with the European spice trade.
- Explorers sailed for months to reach the Moluccas.
- The Dutch East India Company sought to control the Moluccas completely.
Advanced Usage
- "the Spice Islands": This is the historical name for the Moluccas, highlighting their primary economic and historical significance.
- For centuries, European maps labeled the region as the Spice Islands.
Variants and Related Words
- Moluccan (adjective): Of or relating to the Moluccas.
- Moluccan culture is diverse.
- Maluku: The modern Indonesian name for the province encompassing the Moluccas.
- The capital of Maluku is Ambon.
Synonyms
- Spice Islands (historical synonym).
Noun
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a group of island in eastern Indonesia between Celebes and New Guinea; settled by the Portuguese but taken by the Dutch who made them the center for a spice monopoly, at which time they were known as Spice Islands
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