Brunei Darussalam

US/bɹuˈnaɪ ˌdɑɹ.u(s).səˈlɑm/

proper noun

The official name of Brunei, a country in Southeast Asia.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. The official name of Brunei, a country in Southeast Asia.

    Brunei Darussalam is situated on the north-west of the island of Borneo, between east longitudes 114 degrees 04' and 11 degrees 23' and north latitudes of 4 degrees 00' and 5 degrees 05'.

    2007, USA International Business Publications, Brunei Air Force Handbook, →ISBN, page 21
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    Islam spread rapidly when Sharif Ali from Taif, Saudi Arabia, who was a descendant of the Prophet's grandson, Sayidina Hasan, became Sultan (Seri Sultan Berkat), succeeding his fatherin-law, Sultan Ahmad. His orderly and just rule based on Islam made Brunei Darussalam a respected and powerful country.

    1992, Broadcasting and Information Department, Prime Minister's Office. Brunei, Brunei Darussalam, page 11

    To inform the future direction and development of inclusive education policy and practice in Brunei Darussalam, it is important that current practices related to school and tertiary levels be monitored and evaluated.

    2007, Commonwealth Secretariat, Commonwealth Education Partnerships, →ISBN

Origin

  1. MalayNegara Brunei Darussalam
  2. EnglishBrunei Darussalam

Clipping of Malay Negara Brunei Darussalam.

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APA

Brunei Darussalam. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Brunei%20Darussalam

MLA

“Brunei Darussalam.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Brunei%20Darussalam. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Brunei Darussalam,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Brunei%20Darussalam.

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