In·do·ne·sian
| \ ˌin-də-ˈnē-zhən
, -shən \
, -shən \
Definition of Indonesian
1a
: a native or inhabitant of the Republic of Indonesia
b
: the language based on Malay that is the national language of the Republic of Indonesia
2
: a native or inhabitant of the Malay Archipelago
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“Indonesian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Indonesian. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.
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