Negri Sembilan

[ ney-gree sem-bee-lahn, sem-bee-lahn, nuh-gree ]
/ ˈneɪ gri sɛmˈbi lɑn, ˌsɛm biˈlɑn, nəˈgri /

noun

a state in Malaysia, on the SW Malay Peninsula. 2580 sq. mi. (6682 sq. km). Capital: Seremban.

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British Dictionary definitions for negri sembilan

Negri Sembilan
/ (ˈnɛɡrɪ sɛmˈbiːlən) /

noun

a state of S Peninsular Malaysia: mostly mountainous, with large areas under paddy and rubber. Capital: Seremban. Pop: 859 924 (2000). Area: 6643 sq km (2565 sq miles)
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