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Meaning of Straits Settlements | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈstɹeɪts ˈsɛtəlmənts

Definitions

A former British colony in Southeast Asia, existing between 1826–1946 and consisting of modern-day Singapore and Malacca, Penang, and Perak in Malaysia, as well as a few other miscellaneous territories for other periods.

historical

Equivalents

日本語 海峡植民地
Bahasa Melayu Negeri-negeri Selat

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

straitwaistcoat Straja Straka strake Straker strakhovite

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