— Bruneian , adj. , n.
/broo nuy", -nay"/ , n.
a sultanate under British protection on the NW coast of Borneo: formerly a British protectorate; gained independence 1984. 307,616; 2220 sq. mi. (5750 sq. km). Cap.: Bandar Seri Begawan. Official name, Brunei Darussalam /dah'rooh sah lahm"/ .