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Malay

(mā′lā′, mə lā′)

noun

a member of a large group of indigenous peoples of the Malay Peninsula, the Malay Archipelago, and nearby islands
the Western Austronesian language of these peoples, used as the official language of Malaysia and Indonesia; Bahasa Indonesia

Origin: Malay melaya < ?

adjective

of the Malays or their language or culture

See Malay in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A member of a people inhabiting Malaysia, the northern Malay Peninsula, and parts of the western Malay Archipelago.
The Austronesian language of the Malays. Also called Bahasa Malay.

adjective

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Malays or their language.
Of or relating to Malaysia, the Malay Peninsula, or the Malay Archipelago.

Origin:

Origin: Obsolete Dutch Malayo

Origin: , from Malay Melayu

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Related Forms:

Ma·layˈan (mə-lāˈən) adjective & n.

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