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Definition of malaysia

malaysia

/məˈleɪ.ʒə/
Ma · lay · sia
Adjective:Malaysian
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malaysia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country in Southeast Asia, consisting of Peninsular Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo, recognized for its cultural diversity, economic growth, and tropical rainforests.

Example

"During our tour of Southeast Asia, we spent a week exploring the historic streets of Malacca and the modern skyline of Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur."

• Rhymes for malaysia

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

The name 'Malaysia' combines the word 'Malay' with the Latin-Greek suffix '-sia', meaning 'land of'. It was officially adopted in 1963 when the existing Federation of Malaya joined with Singapore, North Borneo, and Sarawak to form a new nation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malaysia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malaysia
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