malaysian
malaysian Lexical Profile
• adjective
Of, relating to, or originating from Malaysia, a country in Southeast Asia, or its people, language, and culture.
"The restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Malaysian cuisine, particularly its rich coconut curry."
• noun
A native, citizen, or inhabitant of Malaysia, a country located in Southeast Asia.
"Many Malaysians are multilingual, speaking Malay, English, and various Chinese or Indian dialects in daily life."
The standardized variety of the Malay language used as the official national language in Malaysia.
"In public schools across the country, instruction is primarily conducted in standard Malaysian."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'Malaysian' with 'Malay': 'Malaysian' refers to any citizen of the country of Malaysia regardless of ethnicity, whereas 'Malay' refers specifically to an ethnic group and language native to the region.
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