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

1. a region of Malaysia in northeastern Borneo