Batavian

English

Etymology

Batavia +‎ -an

Adjective

Batavian (comparative more Batavian, superlative most Batavian)

  1. (obsolete) From Batavia; Jakartan.
  2. From the ancient Germanic tribe of the Batavi, living in the region of Batavia around Nijmegen.

Noun

Batavian (plural Batavians)

  1. (obsolete) Someone from Batavia; Jakartan.
  2. Someone from the tribe of the Batavi.
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