sumatran

Thân thiện

A Sumatran tiger rests in the dense jungle.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Of or relating to the island of Sumatra: Describes anything originating from, located in, or associated with the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
   • Of or relating to the inhabitants of Sumatra: Describes the people, culture, or characteristics of the people from Sumatra.

2. Noun:

   • A native or inhabitant of Sumatra: A person who was born in or lives on the island of Sumatra.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The researcher studied the unique Sumatran ecosystem. (The ecosystem specific to the island of Sumatra.)
  • They enjoyed authentic Sumatran cuisine. (The food culture originating from Sumatra.)

• Noun:

  • A Sumatran explained the local traditions to the tourists. (A person from Sumatra provided an explanation.)
  • Many Sumatrans speak both Indonesian and a regional language. (Many inhabitants of Sumatra are multilingual.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in anthropological, geographical, and cultural contexts to specify the Sumatran origin of a subject.
  • The study focused on Sumatran dialects. (The dialects spoken on the island of Sumatra.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sumatra: (Proper Noun) The name of the island itself.
• Sumatran-born: (Adjective) Specifically indicating birth in Sumatra.

Synonyms

• Adjective: (None that are exact; descriptive phrases like "from Sumatra" are used.)
• Noun: Sumatran inhabitant, native of Sumatra.

Related Phrases

• While not a phrasal verb, the term is commonly part of compound nouns specifying flora, fauna, or products.
  • Sumatran tiger (A tiger subspecies native to Sumatra.)
  • Sumatran coffee (Coffee grown in Sumatra.)

Related Idioms

• (This specific demonym is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to the island of Sumatra or its inhabitants
   • Sumatran cigars

Noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Sumatra

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