nusa tenggara
Definition
Proper noun A chain of islands forming a province of Indonesia to the east of Java; includes Bali and Timor. It is a geographical and administrative region.
Usage
This term is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific archipelago and province within Indonesia. It functions as a singular place name. * The Lesser Sunda Islands are also known as Nusa Tenggara. * The province of Nusa Tenggara Barat includes the island of Lombok.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in geographical, anthropological, and travel contexts to describe the region's distinct culture and environment.
- It can be specified as Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa Tenggara) or Nusa Tenggara Timur (East Nusa Tenggara) to refer to the two primary administrative provinces within the chain.
Variants and Related Words
- Lesser Sunda Islands: The direct English translation and more common geographical name for the same island chain.
- Sunda Islands: The larger archipelago group that includes both the Greater Sunda Islands (e.g., Java, Sumatra) and the Lesser Sunda Islands (Nusa Tenggara).
Synonyms
- Lesser Sunda Islands
Different Meanings / Contexts
This term has one primary meaning as a geographical and political designation. There are no significant idiomatic or metaphorical uses.
Noun
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a chain of islands forming a province of Indonesia to the east of Java; includes Bali and Timor
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