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malay Definition and Meaning in English (malay definition)

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Malay definition: Relating to Malaysia, its people, or its language.

Definitions of Malay

  1. 1adjective

    Relating to Malaysia, its people, or its language.

  2. 2noun

    A member of a people forming the indigenous population of Malaysia and parts of Indonesia and the Philippines.

  3. 3noun

    The Austronesian language that is the official language of Malaysia and Brunei, and is also spoken in Indonesia, Singapore, and parts of Thailand.

Example Sentences

“The Malay culture is rich in traditions and art forms.”

“He is learning to speak Malay.”

“Many Malay people live in Singapore.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounMalaysia
adjectiveMalaysian

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