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
Example Sentences
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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
A park service statement said the death of Patrick Madura, 43, of Elgin, Illinois, was the second bear-related fatality in the history of the park.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2021
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 to this day in the Madura Tinivelly country you can trace where all the land was burnt.
From Old Deccan Days or Hindoo Fairy Legends Current in Southern India by Frere, M.
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