Batavian

/ (bəˈteɪvɪən) /

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adjective

of or relating to Batavia (a former name for Holland or Jakarta) or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of Batavia

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Words nearby Batavian

Batangas, Batan Islands, bat around, batata, Batavia, Batavian, bat boy, batch, Bat Chayil, batch plant, batch processing

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Example sentences from the Web for Batavian

As he strode down the narrow path he brushed past the Batavian merchant, who was on his way to the Commissary's office.
Foster's Letter Of Marque|Louis Becke
Claudia was standing in the colonnade, and her heart beat high as the Batavian softly went up to her.
Quintus Claudius, Volume 2 of 2|Ernst Eckstein
The beast shied on one side and reared; then it rushed on with increased swiftness after Magus and the Batavian.
Quintus Claudius, Volume 2 of 2|Ernst Eckstein
When the Batavian had reassured him on this point, he fell back on his pillows with a few words of gratitude.
Quintus Claudius, Volume 2 of 2|Ernst Eckstein

Mr. Ormsby the midshipman arrived a living picture of the ravages made in a good constitution by a Batavian fever.
An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Vol. 1|David Collins

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