greater sunda islands

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Noun greater sunda islands has 1 sense

Greater Sunda Islands - a chain of islands including Borneo and Celebes and Java and Sumatra
--₁ is a kind of archipelago
--₁ is a part of Sunda Islands

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Greater Sunda Islands

Definition:

The Greater Sunda Islands refer to a group of large islands located in Southeast Asia, including Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and Sulawesi. These islands are geographically significant and well-known for their rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and stunning landscapes.

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As a proper noun:

The Greater Sunda Islands are home to the critically endangered Bornean orangutans.
Mount Bromo in Java, one of the Greater Sunda Islands, is a popular tourist destination.
Sulawesi, a part of the Greater Sunda Islands, is famous for its unique marine life.

As a common noun (local usage):

I often dream of exploring the beautiful beaches of the Greater Sunda Islands.
The indigenous tribes of the Greater Sunda Islands have a rich cultural heritage.
Batik is a traditional art form widely practiced in the Greater Sunda Islands, especially in Java.

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