Southeast Asia Vocabulary - Brunej

a place where someone lives

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

for the greatest part

as a result of a specific cause or reason

a known supply of underground oil that can be extracted in the future

a system of government or a country or state that is ruled by a king or queen

the ruler of a Muslim country, especially in the former Ottoman Empire

the chief public representative of a country, who may or may not have executive powers, such as a president or monarch

to have control and authority over a place, like a country

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

as time passes or progresses

a geographic area belonging to or ruled by a government or authority

related to a country that controls another territory or country

the state of being free from the control of others

firm and able to stay in the same position or state

strong belief in a particular god or religion

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, or ancestry

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

to follow or live according to the rules, beliefs, or customs of a religion or tradition

to meet and greet someone who has just arrived

to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

impressive in both size and quality, often considered as luxurious

a structure or a place that is historically important

a building's roof that is rounded

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

created by humans rather than occurring naturally in the environment

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

to lead or attract someone toward a specific place, situation, or course of action, often by exerting an appealing force or influence

an inhabitant of a particular area or community

worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

a quality of grace, style, and refinement in appearance, behavior, or design

remaining unaffected or unaltered by external influences or factors

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem

the space and conditions around a person, place, or thing where it exists or functions

a cooling breeze from the sea (during the daytime)

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

kept in good condition or protected from damage, even after a long time

the world of nature outside human-built environments, often associated with wilderness, recreation, and open landscapes

to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

a central cohesive source of support and stability

the total income generated from business activities or other sources

someone whose right of belonging to a particular state is legally recognized either because they are born there or are naturalized

the health services and treatments given to people

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

raw materials found in nature that are used by human beings

the condition of needing someone or something for support, aid, or survival

very important and necessary

a public event where people or vehicles orderly move forward, particularly to celebrate a holiday or special day

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

to take part in an activity or event that others are already engaged in