I. -vēən, -vyən noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Latin Batavi, ancient inhabitants of the Low Countries + English -an
1. : one of an ancient people of the Low Countries
2.
[New Latin Batavia Holland + English -an ]
: dutchman
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Batavians
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Netherlands
III. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Batavia, Java + English -an
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the city of Batavia, now Djakarta, Java
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Batavians
IV. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
: a native or resident of the city of Batavia (now Djakarta) Java