Definition

Proper noun: - A mountainous island in eastern Indonesia: Sulawesi is one of the four Greater Sunda Islands of Indonesia, located east of Borneo. It is known for its distinctive shape with four large peninsulas and its mountainous, volcanic terrain.

Usage

• As a geographical location:
  • Sulawesi is renowned for its unique biodiversity.
  • The Toraja people live in the highlands of Sulawesi.

Advanced Usage

• In geological or ecological contexts: The term is used to specify the origin of species, cultural practices, or geological features.
  • The study focused on endemic bird species of Sulawesi.
  • Sulawesi has a complex tectonic history.

Variants and Related Words

• Celebes: (Historical name) An older European name for the island of Sulawesi.
  • The island was formerly known as Celebes.

Synonyms

• Celebes: (Historical synonym)

Notes

• As a proper noun, "Sulawesi" is typically used without an article (e.g., "in Sulawesi," not "in the Sulawesi") when referring to the island itself. An article may be used when referring to a specific region or province (e.g., "the Sulawesi region").

Noun

1. a mountainous island in eastern Indonesia