Malaysian

[muh-ley-zhuhn, -shuhn]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Malaysia.

2. Malay.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Malaysia or its inhabitants.

Other Word Forms

• anti-Malaysian adjective
• pre-Malaysian adjective
• pro-Malaysian adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Malaysian¹

First recorded in 1880–85; Malaysi(a) + -an

Example Sentences

It maintained that the players were "legitimate Malaysian citizens".

From BBC

He referenced the damage done to the reputation of the University of Wales after a Malaysian pop star with a bogus doctorate ran a college offering courses at the university.

From BBC

But regardless, the nomination marks a turning point in U.S.-Malaysian diplomatic relations, something I have been tracking for over 25 years.

From Salon

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who chairs the Association of South East Asian Nations, or Asean, had earlier offered to facilitate talks between the two countries.

From BBC

However, several people have died trying to climb it in recent years - including a Malaysian tourist last month, Reuters news agency reported.

From BBC