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
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Dependents and survivors who are Malaysian citizens have additional residency requirements, the Social Security Administration said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Find insight on Malaysian equities, NS Group, private credit and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
He arrived in L.A. at the age of 4 as part of an effort by the Malaysian government to relocate young elephants to zoos in the late 1980s.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
The players returning to Iran were at a hotel in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur awaiting their onward travel.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
I’ve been up since six, expanding the article on this Malaysian pop singer.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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