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Definition of indonesian

indonesian

/ˌɪn.doʊˈniː.ʒən/
in · do · ne · sian
Plural:Indonesians
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indonesian Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or originating from the Republic of Indonesia, an island country in Southeast Asia, or its people, culture, or language.

Example

"The museum curated an exhibition showcasing traditional Indonesian batik textiles and shadow puppets."

• noun

1

A native, citizen, or inhabitant of Indonesia, or a person of Indonesian descent.

Example

"Millions of Indonesians travel back to their hometowns each year to celebrate the end of Ramadan with family."

2

The standardized variety of Malay that serves as the official and national language of Indonesia.

Example

"She studied Indonesian at university before taking a research position in Jakarta."

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• Nearby Words

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indore

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indonesian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indonesian
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