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Ambon

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English

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Etymology

Ultimately from Old Javanese Ambwan (“Ambon”), attested in the Nagarakṛtāgama, likely through Classical Malay and reinforced by modern Indonesian. Compare nearby names such as Fordata Yabun. See also Amboyna, ultimately from Portuguese, and likely from a similar source.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Ambon

  1. An island of Moluccas, Indonesia.
  2. A city, the provincial capital of Maluku, Indonesia.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese Amboina.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑm.bɔn/
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  • Hyphenation: Am‧bon

Proper noun

Ambon n

  1. Ambon (island in the Moluccas, Indonesia)
  2. Ambon (city, capital of Maluku)

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Etymology

From Malay Ambon, from Ambonese Malay ombong (“dew”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈam.bon/, [ˈam.bɔn]

Proper noun

Ambon

  1. Ambon (island in the Moluccas, Indonesia)
  2. Ambon (city, capital of Maluku)
  3. Ambonese (language in Moluccas)
  4. Ambonese (The natives or inhabitants of Ambon Island)

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