Ba·ta·vi·an
bə-ˈtā-vē-ən
-vyən
plural -s
1
: one of an ancient people of the Low Countries
2
[New Latin Batavia Holland + English -an]
: dutchman
Ba·ta·vi·an
bə-ˈtā-vē-ən
-vyən
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Batavians
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Netherlands
Ba·ta·vi·an
bə-ˈtā-vē-ən
-vyən
Ba·ta·vi·an
bə-ˈtā-vē-ən
-vyən
plural -s
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“Batavia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Batavia. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.
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