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 2 Mar. 2021.
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