Iban
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Also called Sea Dayak. a member of any of several Dayak tribes of Sarawak.
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the Austronesian language, closely related to Malay, spoken by the Iban.
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For now, lots of the talent comes from abroad — like Iban Tell Sabate, who comes from the wine-growing Priorat region in Spain and has spent decades in the industry.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2023
According to KCAL9, the driver of the vehicle, who the ex-UFC fighter said he saw flee the scene, has since been identified at Cesar Iban Torres.
From Fox News • Aug. 19, 2021
His family speaks no English; his sister speaks Malay while his mother is most comfortable in her native Iban.
From Slate • Nov. 4, 2015
Iban Edu pounced with four minutes to go to make sure of the victory, and the place in the quarters.
From Washington Times • Jan. 25, 2015
The Kayan language, on the other hand, stands apart from both the Iban and the Klemantan languages, but is much nearer to the latter than the former.
From The Pagan Tribes of Borneo by Haddon, Alfred C. (Alfred Cort)
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