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PRONUNCIATION OF SUMATRA

Sumatra  [sʊˈmɑːtrə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUMATRA

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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sumatra is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SUMATRA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sumatra

Sumatra

Sumatra, is an island in western Indonesia and part of the Sunda Islands. It is the largest island that is entirely in Indonesia and the sixth largest island in the world at 480,847.74 km2, with a current population of over 50 million. Its biggest city is Medan with over 4 million in its metropolitan area. Sumatra is an elongated landmass spanning a diagonal northwest-southeast axis. The Indian Ocean borders the west, northwest, and southwest sides of Sumatra with the island chain of Simeulue, Nias and Mentawai bordering the southwestern coast. On the northeast side the narrow Strait of Malacca separates the island from the Malay Peninsula, an extension of the Eurasian continent. On the southeast the narrow Sunda Strait separates Sumatra from Java. The northern tip of Sumatra borders the Andaman Islands, while on the lower eastern side are the islands of Bangka and Belitung, Karimata Strait and the Java Sea. The Bukit Barisan mountains, which contain several active volcanoes, form the backbone of the island, while the northeast sides are outlying lowlands with swamps, mangrove and complex river systems.

Definition of Sumatra in the English dictionary

The definition of Sumatra in the dictionary is a mountainous island in W Indonesia, in the Greater Sunda Islands, separated from the Malay Peninsula by the Strait of Malacca: Dutch control began in the 16th century; joined Indonesia in 1945. Northern coastal areas, esp Aceh province, suffered devastation as a result of the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004. Pop: 42 409 510. Area: 473 606 sq km Indonesian spellling: Sumatera.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUMATRA


Brahmaputra
ˌbrɑːməˈpuːtrə
centra
ˈsɛntrə
Chartres
ˈʃɑːtrə
Electra
ɪˈlɛktrə
extra
ˈɛkstrə
foutra
ˈfuːtrə
Maharashtra
ˌmɑːhəˈræʃtrə
mantra
ˈmæntrə
montre
ˈmɒntrə
orchestra
ˈɔːkɪstrə
palestra
pəˈlɛstrə
Petra
ˈpɛtrə
quatre
ˈkætrə
sastra
ˈʃɑːstrə
Sinatra
sɪˈnɑːtrə
spectra
ˈspɛktrə
sutra
ˈsuːtrə
tetra
ˈtɛtrə
triquetra
traɪˈkwiːtrə
ultra
ˈʌltrə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUMATRA

Sulu Archipelago
Sulu Sea
sum
sum total
sum up
sumac
sumach
Sumatran
Sumba
Sumba Strait
Sumbawa
Sumer
Sumerian
sumless
summa
summa cum laude
Summa Theologica

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUMATRA

antra
aspidistra
chamber orchestra
Cintra
Concertgebouw Orchestra
Cosa Nostra
dicentra
High Tatra
Kama Sutra
lustra
mangalsutra
ne plus ultra
rostra
Sintra
string orchestra
symphony orchestra
Tantra
the Kama Sutra
yantra
Zarathustra

Synonyms and antonyms of Sumatra in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Sumatra» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUMATRA

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Translator English - Chinese

苏门答腊
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Sumatra
570 millions of speakers

English

Sumatra
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सुमात्रा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سومطرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Суматра
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Sumatra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সুমাত্রা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Sumatra
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sumatera
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sumatra
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スマトラ島
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수마트라
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sumatra
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Sumatra
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுமத்ரா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सुमात्रा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sumatra
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Sumatra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Sumatra
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Суматра
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Sumatra
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Σουμάτρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Sumatra
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Sumatra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Sumatra
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Sumatra

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUMATRA»

The term «Sumatra» is very widely used and occupies the 16.672 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUMATRA» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUMATRA»

Discover the use of Sumatra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Sumatra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sumatra: Geology, Resources and Tectonic Evolution
This volume provides the first comprehensive account of the geology of Sumatra since the masterly synthesis of van Bemmelen (1949).
A. J. Barber, Michael J. Crow, John Milsom, 2005
2
Capitalism and Confrontation in Sumatra's Plantation Belt, ...
Explores the relations of power and production that structured the course of plantation agriculture and the lives of those drawn into its field of force
Ann Laura Stoler, 1995
3
Orchids of Sumatra
This book recognizes 139 genera and 1118 species of orchids occurring in Sumatra and its surrounding islands.
J. B. Comber, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 2001
4
Sumatra Handbook
Footprint's Sumatra Handbook provides comprehensive coverage of this Indonesian island including popular destinations as well as lesser visited destinations off the beaten track.
Joshua Eliot, Jane Bickersteth, 2000
5
Hard Bargaining in Sumatra: Western Travelers and Toba ...
This pathbreaking work investigates how notions of place and self are constructed by the travelers and the Bataks in the context of ethnic tourism.
Andrew Causey, 2003
6
Sumatra-Andaman Islands Earthquake and Tsunami of December ...
An opening chapter characterizes the geology of the regions before and after the earthquake, while a closing chapter discusses the effectiveness of their tsunami warning systems. Black and white photographs of infrastructure are provided.
Carl Strand, John Masek, 2008
7
Musical Journeys in Sumatra
Featuring unique photographs and original drawings from Kartomi's field observations of instruments and performances, Musical Journeys in Sumatra provides a comprehensive musical introduction to this neglected, very large island, with its ...
Margaret J. Kartomi, 2012
8
The Ecology of Sumatra
A comprehensive reference of Sumatra's natural & man-made ecosystems.
‎2000
9
Miracle in Sumatra: The Story of Gutsy Gus
A little orangutan named Gutsy Gus must rescue his parents from poachers with the help of a guardian angel named Gabriella, a brave little girl named Maya, and a miracle from God.
Jeanne McNaney, 2009
10
Theater & Martial Arts In West Sumatra: Randai & Silek of ...
This book also explores the indigenous martial arts form silek, a vital part of randai today.
Kirstin Pauka, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUMATRA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Sumatra is used in the context of the following news items.
1
More than 100 feared dead after military aircraft crashes in Indonesia
More than 116 people are feared dead on Indonesia's Sumatra island after a military aeroplane careered into the side of a building and burst into flames just ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
2
The Death Toll in the Indonesian Plane Crash Has Risen to 141
Officials said early Wednesday that the death toll from Tuesday's military plane crash on the Indonesian island of Sumatra had risen. “We have received 141 ... «TIME, Jun 15»
3
Thousands flee Indonesia volcano
Mount Sinabung, on the island of Sumatra, became active again in 2010 but there has been more activity since 2 June. Before 2010, the volcano had been ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
4
Thousands Evacuated in Indonesia After Volcano Starts Spewing …
Thousands of people living in the vicinity of a volcano on Indonesia's island of Sumatra have been evacuated from their homes after it began erupting. «TIME, Jun 15»
5
Volcano on Indonesia's Sumatra unleashes burst of hot ash down …
Authorities say they are closely monitoring Mount Sinabung on Sumatra, one of Indonesia's main islands. It was placed at the highest alert level last week. «Fox News, Jun 15»
6
Thousands evacuated as Sumatra volcano alert raised
JAKARTA: Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated from their homes after Indonesia upgraded the threat posed by a volcano on Sumatra to the highest ... «Channel News Asia, Jun 15»
7
Sumatra volcano eruption: Death toll rises
Sumatra volcano eruption: Mount Sinabung erupted again Saturday, as rescuers found more bodies, bringing the death toll to 16 on the Indonesian island of ... «Christian Science Monitor, Feb 14»
8
Sumatra volcano kills 14, spews lava
At least 14 people have died after a volcano on the Indonesian island of Sumatra spewed lava and hot gas. "It is likely we'll find more victims," Benny Kaban, ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Feb 14»
9
Sinabung volcano Indonesia: Almost 18000 flee eruption on Sumatra
Nearly 18,000 people have had to flee a volcano eruption on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, as debris rained down on houses. Plumes of ash rose two ... «ABC Online, Nov 13»
10
Indonesia Volcano Erupts, Forces Evacuation Of 1300 People In …
Authorities are evacuating residents who live in villages along the slopes of Mt. Sinabung in North Sumatra. Channel News Asia reported that 1,300 people have ... «International Business Times, Nov 13»

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