Malaysian

adjective

Ma·lay·sian mə-ˈlā-zhən

-shən

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Malaysia or its people

Malaysian noun

plural Malaysians

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1615, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Malaysian was circa 1615

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“Malaysian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Malaysian. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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