Bornean

/bɔrˈniːən/ adjective, noun

Definition

Relating to Borneo, the world's third-largest island, or its people, culture, and biodiversity.

Etymology

From Borneo + -ean (suffix forming adjectives and nouns of origin). Borneo's name origin is debated but may relate to Sanskrit or indigenous languages.

Kelly Says

Bornean rainforests contain one of Earth's most threatened biodiversities—orangutans live nowhere else—making this adjective deeply tied to conservation urgency.

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