Acehnese

[ ah-chuh-neez, -nees, ach-uh- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a traditionally Muslim Indigenous people of northernmost Sumatra or their language.

noun

, plural A·ceh·nese

1. a member of a traditionally Muslim Indigenous people of northernmost Sumatra.
2. the Austronesian language spoken by the Acehnese.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Acehnese¹

First recorded in 1690–1700 as Achinese; from Achin, variant of Aceh, from Indonesian, Malay Aceh, the former name of a sultanate + -ese

Example Sentences

Acehnese fishing community chief Miftach Cut Adek told Reuters that the latest arrivals, 216 mostly of them women and children, "weak and lacking nutrition", had arrived near Sabang, off the northern tip of Sumatra island, late on Tuesday.

From Reuters

Usman Hamid, executive director for Amnesty International's Indonesia chapter, said the government had reacted late but appreciated that authorities had listened to Acehnese fishermen and accepted the refugees.

From Reuters

At the time, Acehnese political leaders promised the law would not affect religious minorities and would respect international human rights.

From BBC

Monday’s arrival follows the arrival of another vessel in late June when Acehnese fishermen rescued more than 100 Rohingya refugees, including 79 women and children, after Indonesian authorities had initially threatened to push them back.

From Reuters

Countries around Southeast Asia have grown increasingly reluctant to accept refugee boats as they battle the novel coronavirus, but the Acehnese fishermen told Reuters that rescuing the Rohingya was a moral duty.

From Reuters