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malayan

/məˈleɪ.ən/

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adjective

C1formalbritish/məˈleɪ.ən/

Relating to the Malay people, their language, or the historical region of Malaya.

  • 🇷🇺Относящийся к малайскому народу, их языку или историческому региону Малайя.
  1. Related to Malaysia B2 formal

    Of or relating to Malaysia, its people, culture, or language.

    • The Malayan rainforest is one of the oldest in the world.
    • She studies Malayan history and traditions.
    • The exhibition featured Malayan art and artifacts.

    🇷🇺Малайзийский

    Synonyms: malaysian

  2. Related to the Malay Peninsula or Archipelago B2 formal

    Of or relating to the Malay people, their language, or the region including the Malay Peninsula and parts of the western Malay Archipelago.

    • Malayan languages are spoken across the region.
    • The Malayan tapir is native to these areas.
    • He is an expert in Malayan folklore from the peninsula.

    🇷🇺Малайский

    Synonyms: malay

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noun

C1formalcommon/məˈleɪ.ən/

proper noun

A noun referring to a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, and parts of the western Malay Archipelago.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее представителя народа, населяющего северную часть Малайского полуострова, Малайзию и части западного Малайского архипелага.
  1. Member of the Malay people B2 formal

    A person belonging to the Malay ethnic group, native to the northern Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, and parts of the western Malay Archipelago.

    • The Malayan community has a rich cultural heritage.
    • He is a Malayan who grew up in Kuala Lumpur.
    • Many Malayan traditions are celebrated during the harvest festival.

    🇷🇺Малаец

    Synonyms: malay

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  • malayan's possessive singular form