Minangkabau
Americannoun
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a member of an Indonesian people native to west-central Sumatra.
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the Austronesian language of these people.
Example Sentences
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Minangkabau airport was closed Friday afternoon after ash, which can pose a deadly threat to aircraft, reached its airspace.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023
Padang is home to the Minangkabau people, whose food makes up much of what the world knows as Indonesian cuisine.
From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2015
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