djailolo: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “djailolo” mean?
A proper noun referring to the historical name of a specific place, now known as Jailolo or Gilolo, a port, town, and region in the Maluku Islands of Indonesia.
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Meaning and Definition
A proper noun referring to the historical name of a specific place, now known as Jailolo or Gilolo, a port, town, and region in the Maluku Islands of Indonesia.
Used in historical, geographical, and anthropological contexts to refer to the pre-colonial sultanate, its culture, and the Halmahera region of the Maluku Islands.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No discernible differences. Usage is identical and equally rare in both varieties.
Connotations
Connotes specialist knowledge of Indonesian history or the spice trade era.
Frequency
Extremely rare in general usage. May appear in specialized historical texts or anthropological works.
Grammar
How to Use “djailolo” in a Sentence
[Djailolo] + [past tense verb of historical significance][Preposition] + [Djailolo]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “djailolo” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- the Djailolo sultanate
- Djailolo traditions
American English
- the Djailolo region
- Djailolo history
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in historical, geographical, or anthropological papers discussing the Maluku Islands.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
May appear in historical atlases or studies of the spice trade routes.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “djailolo”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “djailolo”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “djailolo”
- Misspelling as 'Jailolo' when specifically referencing the historical spelling.
- Attempting to use it as a common noun.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very low-frequency proper noun used almost exclusively in historical or geographical contexts related to Indonesia.
It is pronounced like 'Jailolo', with the 'Dj' representing a 'J' sound, typically /ˌdʒaɪləˈləʊləʊ/ in British English.
The modern standard spelling is 'Jailolo'. It is a town and district in West Halmahera Regency, Indonesia.
You might encounter it in academic history books, articles on the spice trade, or historical maps of Southeast Asia.
A proper noun referring to the historical name of a specific place, now known as Jailolo or Gilolo, a port, town, and region in the Maluku Islands of Indonesia.
Djailolo is usually historical/academic/geographical in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “(none)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'Jailolo' with a historical 'D' prefix, like a 'Dj' in 'Djakarta' (old spelling of Jakarta).
Conceptual Metaphor
A forgotten hub; a portal to the past.
Practice
Quiz
What is Djailolo?