Malaysian

American  

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

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Malaysia.

2. Malay.

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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

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

As well as his new friends, there was plenty of wildlife to keep him company, including a highly venomous Malaysian Red Centipede which Alfie saw on set, while he also had other animal encounters.

From BBC

RHB maintains an overweight rating on Malaysian banks, citing liquidity inflows, a supportive macro backdrop, improving earnings momentum and attractive dividends.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whether that strategy succeeds in growing sales of American goods abroad will depend on farmers like Baltz and exporters who now have to sign contracts with Malaysian buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The resignations were meant to "safeguard the reputation and institutional interests of FAM" and avoid consequences that "could affect Malaysian football as a whole", FAM said.

From BBC