Lombok

[ lom-bok ]

noun

1. an island in Indonesia, E of Bali. 1,826 sq. mi. (4,729 sq. km).

Lombok

/ ˈlɒmbɒk /

noun

1. an island of Indonesia, in the Lesser Sunda Islands (Nusa Tenggara) east of Java: came under Dutch rule in 1894; important biologically as being transitional between Asian and Australian in flora and fauna, the line of demarcation beginning at Lombok Strait (a channel between Lombok and Bali, connecting the Flores Sea with the Indian Ocean). Chief town: Mataram. Pop: 2 536 000 (2004 est). Area: 4730 sq km (1826 sq miles)

Example Sentences

It divides the island of Sumbawa, famous for possessing the most active volcano in the world, from the island of Lombok.

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The line is distinctly drawn between the islands of Lombok and Baly, which are divided only by the narrow strait of fifteen miles.

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It is most nearly akin to the Sasak language spoken in Lombok and on the east coast of Bali.

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Bali is separated from Lombok by a strait not more than 15 m. wide.

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Lombok is now administered from Bali by the Dutch resident on that island.

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