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Malaysian

[ muh-ley-zhuhn, -shuhn ]

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Malaysia.


adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Malaysia or its inhabitants.

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Other Words From

  • an·ti-Ma·lay·sian adjective noun
  • pre-Ma·lay·sian adjective
  • pro-Ma·lay·sian adjective noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Malaysian1

First recorded in 1880–85; Malaysi(a) + -an

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Example Sentences

Malaysian-based entrepreneur Tony Fernandes has turned AirAsia into the most successful low cost airline in southeast Asia.

On board were 149 Indonesians, three South Koreans, one Singaporean, a Malaysian, and one Briton, the airline said.

The feisty airline is the brainchild of entrepreneur Tony Fernandes, a Malaysian of Indian descent who also is a British citizen.

The highest number of deaths came from Malaysian workers, of which 42,000 out of 75,000 died.

Malaysian airlines  In the Reddit thread “What is the Best ‘Too Soon’ costume for Halloween?”

This tree is found on all the large islands of the Polynesian groups, and in the Malaysian Archipelago.

The beche-de-mere, or "sea cucumber," is a product of Australasian and Malaysian waters.

The Chinese traded with India and the Malaysian islands during the fifth and sixth centuries, and used decked boats for the trade.

The Tziam or Chiam, on the other hand, are closely allied to the Malaysian linguistic family.

Their trade and products are similar to the rest of the Malaysian possessions.

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