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Malayo-Polynesian

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Ma·​layo-Polynesian | \ mə¦lā(ˌ)ō, (¦)mā¦l-+ \

Definition of Malayo-Polynesian

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of both the Malays and the Polynesians
2 : austronesian

Malayo-Polynesian

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Definition of Malayo-Polynesian (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a member of the Malay people of Polynesia
2 : austronesian

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“Malayo-Polynesian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Malayo-Polynesian. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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