Malagasy
Americannoun
plural
Malagasy, Malagasies-
a member of any of various peoples native to the island of Madagascar.
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the Austronesian language of Madagascar.
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Madagascar
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the official language of Madagascar belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family
adjective
Example Sentences
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The two Malagasy men said they arrived in Cambodia in June after dropping out of university in Madagascar to take what they thought were jobs at a call center.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
The decree cited laws stipulating that a Malagasy who voluntarily acquires a foreign nationality loses their Malagasy nationality.
From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025
The order, signed by new Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, cited local laws stipulating that people who acquired foreign citizenship should lose their Malagasy nationality.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
"We already expect him to offer his apologies to all Malagasy citizens, as we have had many casualties, relatives, who have been injured during the protests," said 19-year-old Steven Rasolonjanahary, also expecting a resignation.
From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025
Since the French occupation of Madagascar, the Malagasy problem has naturally been revived.
From Man, Past and Present by Haddon, Alfred Court
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