Brunei

geographical name

Bru·​nei bru̇-ˈnī How to pronounce Brunei (audio)
ˈbrü-ˌnī
1
independent sultanate and former British protectorate in northwestern Borneo divided into two noncontiguous parts, both of which border on the South China Sea and are surrounded on three sides by Malaysia; capital Bandar Seri Begawan area 2226 square miles (5765 square kilometers), population 450,600
2
Bruneian adjective or noun

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“Brunei.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brunei. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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