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malaysian
/məˈleɪ.zi.ən/
adj 3noun 2name 1
Collocations
5ADJ.
close
VERB + MALAYSIAN
like, ordered, wouldn't
MALAYSIAN + NOUN
authorities, character, chicken, food, layla, noodles, sami
PREP.
in
ADV.
fully
Definitions
adj
1
Pertaining to the country of Malaysia.
2
Pertaining to the Malay language spoken in Malaysia.
3
Pertaining to the Malay Archipelago.
But, in their intercourse with strangers and enemies, the treachery of the Malaysian character is fully displayed.
noun
1
A native of Malaysia.
2
A native of the Malay Archipelago.
The insular position of the greater parts of the Malaysians has made them expert and intrepid mariners; and they have carried to a high degree of perfection the construction of their various kinds of vessels. The Achinese and the Siaks of Sumatra, the Macassars and Bugis of Celebes, the Tagales of Luzon, and the natives of Mandanao, Sooloo, and Bali, excel all the other Malaysians in this art.
name
1
The Malay language, specifically the one spoken in Malaysia.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — of or relating to or characteristic of Malaysia
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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But, in their intercourse with strangers and enemies, the treachery of the Malaysian character is fully displayed.
Wiktionary02
The insular position of the greater parts of the Malaysians has made them expert and intrepid mariners; and they have carried to a high degree of perfection the construction of their various kinds of
Wiktionary03
Is he Malaysian?
Tatoeba · #109818504
Tom thought that Mary wouldn't like Malaysian food.
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Tom thought Mary wouldn't like Malaysian food.
Tatoeba · #717470006
I ordered Malaysian noodles.
Tatoeba · #7357012Usage Notes
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