Java
the main island of Indonesia. 51,032 sq. mi. (132,173 sq. km).
(usually lowercase)Slang. coffee: a cup of java.
Digital Technology. a brand name for a high-level, object-oriented programming language used primarily to build web-based applications.
Origin of Java
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How to use Java in a sentence
The syndicate found that it had its hands full supporting the Brazil grades, and hence had to let the Javas go.
All About Coffee | William H. UkersAt each discharge their sails and gear caught fire, and at one time the Javas engaged broadside seemed a sheet of flame.
Pike & Cutlass | George GibbsJamba is another island among the Javas, from whence also diamonds are brought.
Laban is an island among the Javas, whence come the diamonds of the new water.
One of the Javas was run through the body, and a French officer got killed.
Ned Myers | James Fenimore Cooper
British Dictionary definitions for Java (1 of 2)
/ (ˈdʒɑːvə) /
an island of Indonesia, south of Borneo, from which it is separated by the Java Sea : politically the most important island of Indonesia; it consists chiefly of active volcanic mountains and is densely forested. It came under Dutch control in 1596 and became part of Indonesia in 1949. It is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Capital: Jakarta. Pop (with Madura): 121 352 608 (2000 est). Area: 132 174 sq km (51 032 sq miles): Former spelling: Djawa
British Dictionary definitions for Java (2 of 2)
/ (ˈdʒɑːvə) /
trademark a programming language especially applicable to the Internet
Origin of Java
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Cultural definitions for Java
[ (jah-vuh) ]
Notes for Java
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