adj
Malaysian
muh-LAY-zee-uhn
adj
1
Relating to the country of Malaysia.
"Malaysian cuisine blends Malay, Chinese, and Indian influences."
noun
1
A citizen or native of Malaysia.
"Many Malaysians speak at least two or three languages fluently."
How to Use Malaysian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes the country Malaysia or people from it, regardless of ethnicity.
Common mistake
"Malaysian" is about nationality; "Malay" is about a specific ethnic group and language.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
Malaysians plural
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Etymology
From Malaysia plus the adjective ending "-an."