Madura
Americannoun
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Dutch Madoera. an island in Indonesia, off the northeastern coast of Java. 2,112 sq. mi. (5,470 sq. km).
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former name of Madurai.
noun
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Zainul Akbar, who traveled to the school from the nearby island of Madura, has been trying to comfort his brother, Imron, whose 15-year-old son Haikal was also still missing under the rubble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
Unconfirmed reports said a version larger than the Madura, called Sea Baby, was used in that strike.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
In the district of Kudus in Java and Bangkalan in the neighbouring island of Madura, hospital capacity had hit at least 90%, according to media reports.
From Reuters ● Jun. 7, 2021
Odemwingie has scored three in four appearances for Madura United.
From Washington Times ● May 7, 2017
But all came to an end by the overthrow of the chief Hindu power in 1478, after which event Islam spread rapidly over the whole of Java and Madura.
From Man, Past and Present by Haddon, Alfred Court
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