Jesselton

English

Etymology

Named after British businessman Charles Jessel, who was a vice-chairman of the British North Borneo Company (1903-1909).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /d͡ʒeˈsəl.t̪on/

Proper noun

Jesselton (historical)

  1. The former name of Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah, Malaysia.

Synonyms

Malay

Etymology

Borrowed from English Jesselton. Named after British businessman Charles Jessel, who was a vice-chairman of the British North Borneo Company (1903-1909).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /d͡ʒeˈselton/ [d͡ʒeˈsel.t̪on]
  • Hyphenation: Jes‧sel‧ton

Proper noun

Jesselton (Jawi spelling سيل تونJe) (historical)

  1. Jesselton (the former name of Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah, Malaysia)

Synonyms

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