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Sumatra

The largest and most populous island of Indonesia, known for its diverse wildlife and coffee production.

Noun

Sumatra is a proper noun referring to a specific geographic entity. As a proper noun, it is used without an article in most contexts (e.g., "traveling to Sumatra" rather than "traveling to the Sumatra").

In commercial contexts, the name is frequently used as a modifier for coffee, where "Sumatra coffee" refers to the specific flavor profile and origin of beans grown on the island.

Meanings

Noun

The largest and most populous island of Indonesia, known for its diverse wildlife and coffee production.

The rainforests of Sumatra are home to the endangered Sumatran tiger.

Examples

I want to visit Sumatra to see the orangutans in their natural habitat.

Travel

Sumatra is one of the largest islands in the world.

Trivia

I prefer the earthy flavor of coffee beans from Sumatra.

Gourmet

The 2004 tsunami caused devastating damage across the coast of Sumatra.

History

Do you think we can fly directly to Sumatra from Singapore?

Travel

The rainforests of Sumatra are home to some of the rarest species on Earth.

I wonder what it would be like to hike through the mountains of Sumatra.

The colonial history of Sumatra is deeply tied to the spice trade.

History

Let us try a blend that includes beans from Sumatra.

Gourmet

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