Definition of "Batavia"

(historical) Former name of Jakarta, used during the Dutch East Indies period.

The land of the ancient Batavians or Batavi (part of the modern Netherlands).  examples

The Netherlands from 1795 to 1806 as a French client state.  examples

A city, the county seat of Genesee County, New York, United States.  examples

A village, the county seat of Clermont County, Ohio, United States.  examples

A township in Clermont County, Ohio, which surrounds the village.  examples

A variety of lettuce with broad flat leaves.  examples