Indonesian
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Indonesians
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a member of the ethnic group consisting of the natives of Indonesia, the Filipinos, and the Malays of Malaysia.
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a member of a population supposed to have been resident in the Malay Archipelago before the Malays, and believed to constitute one element of the present mixed population of Malaysia and perhaps Polynesia.
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Official Name Bahasa Indonesia. an Indonesian language that is based on the form of Malay spoken in Java and has the status of official language in the Republic of Indonesia.
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the westernmost branch of the Austronesian family of languages, including Malay, Indonesian, Tagalog, and Malagasy.
adjective
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of or relating to the Malay Archipelago.
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of or relating to Indonesia, the Indonesians, or their languages.
adjective
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Indonesia
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another name for Bahasa Indonesia
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Etymology
Origin of Indonesian
First recorded in 1840–50; Indonesi(a) + -an
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Last week, the Indonesian ombudsman's office said an inspection had uncovered a cluster of indulgently furnished apartments inhabited by inmates on the grounds of the Cibinong prison in Bogor, south of the capital.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto last week set a target of a 20% ethanol blend in gasoline in two years—doubling and bringing forward the existing target.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
“With easing ore cost pressure and increased ore quotas, Indonesian production is expected to expand over the remainder of 2026,” says Dhar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
He was the widely respected leader of an Islamic boarding school on the Indonesian island of Lombok.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Fishing villages might have appeared on the coasts of Indonesian islands as early as 45,000 years ago.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
So far in September, more than 1,400 people in the regency have been treated or hospitalised for acute respiratory infections, said Iwansyah, who like many Indonesians has one name.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
"We're on our own here," said Junaidin, who like many Indonesians has one name.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Observers also say a guilty verdict could risk disillusioning young Indonesians who want to pursue a career in government.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
The three victims were part of a group of 20 Singaporeans and Indonesians hiking on the mountain despite restrictions.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
The province is now governed by Indonesians, for Indonesians.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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