Malayan (Noun)
Meaning
A member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Malayan was excited to try the new spicy dish from his hometown.
- Malayans have a rich cultural heritage, with influences from Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam.
- The museum exhibit featured traditional clothing and artifacts of the Malayan people.
- After moving to the city, the young Malayan struggled to maintain his connection to his rural roots.
- The local Malayan community came together to celebrate the annual harvest festival.