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Brunei Darussalam is one of the oldest kingdoms in South East Asia.
Hassanal Bolkiah

Meaning of "Brunei" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BRUNEI

Brunei  [bruːˈnaɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRUNEI

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Brunei is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BRUNEI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Brunei

Brunei

Brunei i/bruːˈnaɪ/, broo-NY; officially the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace, is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Apart from its coastline with the South China Sea, it is completely surrounded by the state of Sarawak, Malaysia; and it is separated into two parts by the Sarawak district of Limbang. It is the only sovereign state completely on the island of Borneo; the remainder of the island's territory is divided between the nations of Malaysia and Indonesia. Brunei's population was 408,786 in July 2012. At the peak of Bruneian Empire, Sultan Bolkiah is alleged to have had control over the northern regions of Borneo, including modern-day Sarawak and Sabah, as well as the Sulu archipelago off the northeast tip of Borneo, Seludong, and the islands off the northwest tip of Borneo. The maritime state was visited by Spain's Magellan Expedition in 1521 and fought against Spain in 1578's Castille War. During the 19th century the Bruneian Empire began to decline.

Definition of Brunei in the English dictionary

The definition of Brunei in the dictionary is a sultanate in NW Borneo, consisting of two separate areas on the South China Sea, otherwise bounded by Sarawak: controlled all of Borneo and parts of the Philippines and the Sulu Islands in the 16th century; under British protection since 1888; internally self-governing since 1971; became fully independent in 1984 as a member of the Commonwealth. The economy depends chiefly on oil and natural gas. Official language: Malay; English is also widely spoken. Religion: Muslim. Currency: Brunei dollar. Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan. Pop: 415 717. Area: 5765 sq km.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BRUNEI


acini
ˈæsɪnaɪ
Adonai
ˌædɒˈnaɪ
alumni
əˈlʌmnaɪ
anigh
əˈnaɪ
Chennai
tʃɪˈnaɪ
Cygni
ˈsɪɡnaɪ
decani
dɪˈkeɪnaɪ
Delphini
dɛlˈfaɪnaɪ
deny
dɪˈnaɪ
Eridani
ɛˈrɪdəˌnaɪ
Gemini
ˈdʒɛmɪˌnaɪ
nigh
naɪ
nye
naɪ
Panay
pɑːˈnaɪ
rabboni
ræˈbəʊnaɪ
redeny
ˌriːdɪˈnaɪ
Sinai
ˈsaɪnaɪ
snye
snaɪ
termini
ˈtɜːmɪnaɪ
uncini
ʌnˈsaɪnaɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRUNEI

Brummagem
Brummell
Brummie
brumous
brunch
bruncher
Brundisium
Brunel
Brunelleschi
brunet
brunette
Brunhild
brunizem
Bruno
Brunswick
brunt
Brusa

WORDS THAT END LIKE BRUNEI

brei
calcanei
glutei
Hebei
Hefei
hexerei
Hubei
Khamenei
lei
Lorelei
neinei
nuclei
Pei
Persei
rei
sei
sensei
Shar Pei
Taipei
Whangarei

Synonyms and antonyms of Brunei in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Brunei» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BRUNEI

Find out the translation of Brunei to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Brunei from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Brunei» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

文莱
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Brunéi
570 millions of speakers

English

Brunei
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ब्रुनेई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بروناي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Бруней
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Brunei
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্রুনেই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Brunei
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Brunei
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brunei
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブルネイ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

브루나이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Brunei
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Brunei
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புரூணை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्रुनेई
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Brunei
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Brunei
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Brunei
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Бруней
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Brunei
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Μπρουνέι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Brunei
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Brunei
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Brunei
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Brunei

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BRUNEI»

The term «Brunei» is very widely used and occupies the 6.155 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BRUNEI» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Brunei» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Brunei» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Brunei

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QUOTES WITH «BRUNEI»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Brunei.
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Hassanal Bolkiah
Brunei Darussalam is one of the oldest kingdoms in South East Asia.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRUNEI»

Discover the use of Brunei in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Brunei and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rebellion in Brunei: The 1962 Revolt, Imperialism, ...
This is the first comprehensive history of the Brunei Rebellion, the trigger for the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation of the 60s and of critical importance in understanding the history of the region.
Harun Abdul Majid, 2007
2
Brunei
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Brunei"--Provided by publisher.
Tamra Orr, 2009
3
Brunei Company Laws and Regulations Handbook
Brunei Company Laws and Regulations Handbook
Ibpus.com, International Business Publications, USA, 2008
4
Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei. Ediz. Inglese
Complete revision of Malaysian Borneo section with new hikes and off-the-beaten-track destinations New focus on sustainable travel and eco-friendly listings Expanded coverage of Malaysia's awesome adventure activities In-depth information ...
Damian Harper, 2007
5
Borneo: Sabah - Brunei - Sarawak
This new edition of Borneo provides the most comprehensive information available on the island, from its ethnographic and natural history, to accommodation and tours.
Tamara Thiessen, 2012
6
A History of Brunei
His aggressive policies had not achieved the suppression of Brunei or of its influence, and there were doubts among his successors as to the wisdom of his proceedings. In 1586, the Manila Council condemned the expedition of 1578 as unjust ...
Graham Saunders, 2013
7
Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Gathers information about the history of the nations, and includes information about transportation, accommodations, shopping, dining, attractions, and outdoor activities.
‎2010
8
Geology of North-west Borneo: Sarawak, Brunei and Sabah
The book is a comprehensive compilation of all aspects of the geology of Northwest Borneo (Sarawak, Brunei and Sabah) and the contiguous South China and Sulu Seas.
Charles Strachan Hutchison, 2005
9
Brunei Business Law Handbook
2011 Updated Reprint. Updated Annually. Brunei Business Law Handbook
Ibp Usa, USA International Business Publications, 2009
10
Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah ...
Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah Handbook
Ibp Usa, International Business Publications, USA, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRUNEI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Brunei is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Court adjourns case on possession of explosives on board Royal …
An Indonesian man accused of carrying explosives on board a Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) flight had his case adjourned yesterday until early ... «AsiaOne, Jul 15»
2
Man jailed for using home as brothel in Brunei
The Magistrates' Court yesterday sentenced a man to serve six months in jail after he was convicted of using his house as a brothel. Defendant ... «AsiaOne, Jul 15»
3
USIM Student Is Champion At MABIMS Quran Memorising …
The four-day competition, starting June 30, took place at the Musyawwarah hall of the International Convention Centre in Berakas, Brunei ... «malaysiandigest.com, Jul 15»
4
Regus opens first Brunei workspace
... country manager of Regus Malaysia, said: "As the 106th country that Regus has established a presence, we see Brunei as a critical market ... «Business Traveller, Jul 15»
5
Regus opens business centre in Brunei
The facility is located in Bandar Seri Begawan, among other offices in the capital's PGGMB Centre. Vijayakumar Tangarasan, country manager ... «Buying Business Travel, Jul 15»
6
ASEAN: Brunei to Launch Stock Exchange
But who could be the listing candidates for a Brunei stock exchange? ... The primary focus of a stock exchange in Brunei would be on listing ... «Live Trading News, Jul 15»
7
Brunei Darussalam looks to a new bourse to diversify economy
Plans to launch a stock exchange in Brunei Darussalam by 2017 will bolster its capital markets in line with plans for regional market integration ... «The Borneo Post, Jul 15»
8
Philippines: Palawan to Brunei, Malaysia shipping service eyed
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines – Mindanao authorities said the Philippine government is going to open shipping services from Brooke's ... «Asian Correspondent, Jul 15»
9
Filipino man gets death for Brunei murder
The High Court has sentenced a Filipino man to death by hanging after it found him guilty of murder. In 2013, Cyrille Navarro Tagapan, 31, was ... «AsiaOne, Jul 15»
10
Brunei Stepping Up Efforts to Increase Quality of Rice Production …
The government of Brunei is stepping up efforts to increase the quality of rice production rather than focusing on just increasing the volume, ... «Oryza, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Brunei [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/brunei>. May 2024 ».
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