SINCE 1828
Malayo-Polynesian
adjective
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
noun
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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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