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Malaysian

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[muh-ley-zhuhn, -shuhn] / məˈleɪ ʒən, -ʃən /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Malaysia.

  2. Malay.


adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Malaysia or its inhabitants.

Other Word Forms

  • anti-Malaysian adjective
  • pre-Malaysian adjective
  • pro-Malaysian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Malaysian

First recorded in 1880–85; Malaysi(a) + -an

Example Sentences

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The weak demand raises the risk of stock levels while a strong Malaysian ringgit continues to curb foreign buying interest, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Continued buying by local and foreign investors and Malaysian banks’ relatively attractive valuations compared with their Singapore peers may support further gains, the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Born and raised in the United States to a British father and a Malaysian mother, Atkin has competed for Great Britain her entire career and made an Olympic debut four years ago.

From BBC

Hartalega expects April-June sales volume to be weaker on quarter as the Malaysian glove exporter is set to raise average selling prices in May to offset the impact of a weaker U.S. dollar, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Malaysia ranks sixth in worldwide exports of semiconductors, while the sector contributes around 25 percent of gross domestic product, according to Malaysian government figures.

From Barron's