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Meaning of "Sulawesi" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SULAWESI

Sulawesi  [ˌsuːləˈweɪsɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SULAWESI

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determiner
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Sulawesi 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 SULAWESI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sulawesi

Sulawesi

Sulawesi is an island in Indonesia. One of the four Greater Sunda Islands, and the world's eleventh-largest island, it is situated between Borneo and the Maluku Islands. In Indonesia, only Sumatra, Borneo, and Papua are larger in territory, and only Java and Sumatra have larger populations. Sulawesi comprises four peninsulas: the northern Minahasa Peninsula; the East Peninsula; the South Peninsula; and the South-east Peninsula. Three gulfs separate these peninsulas: the Gulf of Tomini between northern Minahasa peninsula and East Peninsula; the Tolo Gulf between East and Southeast Peninsula; and the Bone Gulf between the South and Southeast Peninsula. The Strait of Makassar runs along the western side of the island and separates the island from Borneo.

Definition of Sulawesi in the English dictionary

The definition of Sulawesi in the dictionary is an island in E Indonesia: mountainous and forested, with volcanoes and hot springs. Pop: 14 946 488. Area : 229 108 sq km Also called: Celebes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SULAWESI


Basie
ˈbeɪsɪ
bassy
ˈbeɪsɪ
bonaci
bəˈneɪsɪ
homoplasy
ˈhəʊməʊˌpleɪsɪ
kleinhuisie
ˈkleɪnˈheɪsɪ
lacey
ˈleɪsɪ
lacy
ˈleɪsɪ
O´Casey
əʊˈkeɪsɪ
pacey
ˈpeɪsɪ
pacy
ˈpeɪsɪ
racy
ˈreɪsɪ
spacey
ˈspeɪsɪ
spacy
ˈspeɪsɪ
Tracy
ˈtreɪsɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SULAWESI

Sukarnapura
Sukarno
Sukarno Peak
Sukarnoputri
Sukhumi
sukiyaki
sukkah
Sukkoth
sukuk
sulcal
sulcalize
sulcate
sulcation
sulci
sulcus
Suleiman I

WORDS THAT END LIKE SULAWESI

Agnesi
bassi
Brindisi
desi
ex hypothesi
Farsi
Hsi
marchesi
nisi
Ossi
Parcheesi
Pergolesi
Piranesi
psi
quasi
sensi
si
Tbilisi
Varanasi
witch of Agnesi

Synonyms and antonyms of Sulawesi in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Sulawesi» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SULAWESI

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

Translator English - Chinese

苏拉威西
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Sulawesi
570 millions of speakers

English

Sulawesi
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सुलावेसी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سولاويزي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Сулавеси
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Sulawesi
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সুলাওয়েসি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Sulawesi
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sulawesi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sulawesi
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スラウェシ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

술라웨시
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sulawesi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Sulawesi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுலவேசி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सुलावेसी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sulawesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Sulawesi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Sulawesi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Сулавесі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Sulawesi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Sulawesi
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Sulawesi
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Sulawesi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Sulawesi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Sulawesi

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SULAWESI»

The term «Sulawesi» is very widely used and occupies the 12.009 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SULAWESI» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SULAWESI»

Discover the use of Sulawesi in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Sulawesi and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Ecology of Sulawesi
Ecology of Sulawesi has brought together information from over 1,600 sources, as well as from research conducted specifically for the book.
Tony Whitten, Greg Henderson, Muslimin Mustafa, 2013
2
Colonial 'reformation' in the Highlands of Central Sulawesi, ...
Schrauwers examines the profound impact of a Dutch Protestant Mission on the religion and culture of the To Pamona people of the highlands of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Albert Schrauwers, 2000
3
The Birds of Sulawesi
This book is the first illustrated bird book for Sulawesi and it provides an introduction to the remarkable wealth of birds.
Derek A. Holmes, 1996
4
Indonesia, Design and Culture: Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Bali
Furnishings, fabrics, objects -- all are featured as part of these remarkable works. Interviews with the owners and detailed commentary offer a comprehensive insider's tour of the principles of Indonesian design.
Clifford A. Pearson, Bryan Whitney, 1998
5
The Influence of Market Access on Land Use in Central ...
Adhitya Wardhono: The Influence of Market Access on Land Use in Central Sulawesi - Indonesia: An Econometric Study Using Panel Data This study aims to identify and analyse the influence of market access on land use of rural households ...
Adhitya Wardhono, 2007
6
The Dynamics of Decentralization in the Forestry Sector in ...
Masamba, Kabupaten Luwu Utara, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia.. BPS Kabupaten Luwu Utara. 2002 Luwu Utara Dalam Angka. Masamba, Kabupaten Luwu Utara. Casson, A. 2001 Decentralization of Policies Affecting Forest and Estate ...
‎2005
7
The Austronesians: Historical and Comparative Perspectives
Much of the vocabulary in these lists agrees with Malay, but there are also some lexical items which are in striking agreement with South Sulawesi languages, and more particularly with Buginese. As a result, some scholars have classified ...
Peter Bellwood, James J. Fox, Darrell Tryon, 2006
8
Beyond Tropical Deforestation: From Tropical Deforestation ...
23. The. Sulawesi. case. Deforestation,. pre-cocoa. and. cocoa. migrations. FRANCOIS RUF AND YODDANG Stimulated by the prices in the 1970s and following the lead by Malaysia, a cocoa cycle was started in Indonesia in the 1980s.
Didier Babin, 2004
9
Threatened Swallowtail Butterflies of the World: The IUCN ...
4) includes many recommendations for new reserves and parks, including acquisition of new reserves on Sumbawa, Flores, Timor and Sumba. The sites should be surveyed for local swallowtails. Sulawesi and its associated islands ( see ...
N. Mark Collins, Michael G. Morris, 1985
10
Biodiversity Hotspots: Distribution and Protection of ...
Three species of cylindrophiid snakes are known from the Sulawesi region. Elapids are a family of venomous snakes with a worldwide distribution in the tropics and subtropics. Sulawesi is home to only one elapid snake. This, however , is the ...
Frank E. Zachos, Jan Christian Habel, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SULAWESI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Sulawesi is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Suspected terrorists killed and arrested by police in Sulawesi
... two and arrested seven suspected terrorists in a clash in Central Sulawesi. ... arrested in police operations in cooperation with the Central Sulawesi police ... «ANTARA, May 15»
2
Trans-Sulawesi railway project to begin soon, using Chinese tracks
The central government will start the construction of a 143-km railway line from Makassar to Parepare, both cities in South Sulawesi, in early July and will buy the ... «Jakarta Post, Apr 15»
3
Indonesia military launches anti-IS operation on eastern island
"The exercises (in the mountainous region of Central Sulawesi) have ended," Moeldoko said. "But we still have military elements there." Moeldoko also raised ... «Reuters, Apr 15»
4
Batik Air Bomb Threat Prompts Emergency Landing At Indonesian …
A Batik Air flight carrying at least 122 passengers made an emergency landing at Sultan Hasanuddin Airport in Makassar on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, ... «International Business Times, Apr 15»
5
Police Believe Terrorist Leader Shot Dead in Central Sulawesi
Daeng Koro has been implicated in a number of violent attacks in Poso, Central Sulawesi, including the killing of civilians and police. He is understood to be the ... «Jakarta Globe, Apr 15»
6
Five killed as hangar collapses in South Sulawesi
Shoddy work: A man walks past a collapsed hangar at Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Monday. At least five workers were ... «Jakarta Post, Mar 15»
7
Suspected terrorist shot dead in South Sulawesi
South Sulawesi Police chief Insp. Gen. Anton Setiadji said the suspect, identified as Ilham Syafii, resisted arrest, leading to a shoot-out with officers from Densus ... «Jakarta Post, Jan 15»
8
Unique Sulawesi frog gives birth to tadpoles
UC Berkeley herpetologist Jim McGuire was slogging through the rain forests of Indonesia's Sulawesi Island one night this past summer when he grabbed what ... «UC Berkeley, Dec 14»
9
Sulawesi Streaked Flycatcher: New Species of Bird Discovered in …
Dr Harris and his colleagues traveled to Central Sulawesi in the summers of 2011 and 2012 to observe the bird and prove that it's in fact a new species. «Sci-News.com, Nov 14»
10
Roger Cox: Sulawesi cave may alter timeline of history
First discovered in the 1950s, the group of animal paintings and hand stencils on the walls of a limestone cave on the island of Sulawesi had initially been ... «Scotsman, Oct 14»

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