sabah

Thân thiện

A family enjoys the beautiful beaches of Sabah.

Definition

Proper noun: * Sabah: A state and region of Malaysia located in the northeastern part of the island of Borneo. It is known for its biodiversity, rainforests, and Mount Kinabalu.

Usage

• Sabah is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the Malaysian state. It is typically preceded by the preposition "in" when discussing location.
  • We went on a diving trip in Sabah.
  • Sabah is famous for its orangutan conservation centers.
  • Kota Kinabalu is the capital city of Sabah.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in geopolitical, economic, or environmental contexts.
  • The dispute over Sabah's territorial claims has a long history.
  • Sabah's economy relies on agriculture, tourism, and commodities.
  • Protecting Sabah's rainforests is crucial for global biodiversity.

Variants and Related Words

• North Borneo: The historical name for Sabah prior to its formation as a Malaysian state.
• Sabahan (noun): A demonym for a person from Sabah.
  • My friend is a Sabahan from Sandakan.

Synonyms

• (Geographical region) East Malaysia (refers to the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak together on Borneo, as opposed to Peninsular Malaysia).
• (Historical context) North Borneo.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a region of Malaysia in northeastern Borneo

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Sabah
• North Borneo