Malagasy

[ mal-uh-gas-ee ]

noun

, plural Mal·a·gas·y, Mal·a·gas·ies

1. a member of any of various peoples native to the island of Madagascar.
2. the Austronesian language of Madagascar.

Malagasy

/ ˌmæləˈɡæzɪ /

noun

1. -gasy-gasies a native or inhabitant of Madagascar
2. the official language of Madagascar belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family

adjective

1. of or relating to Madagascar, its people, or their language

Example Sentences

Now let us turn to the Malagasy tale of the way in which Andrianòro obtained a wife from heaven.

From Project Gutenberg

These two mixed races comprise in themselves several varieties, but all bear the common denomination of Malagasy or Madecassy.

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The Malagasy call him the Man of the Woods, although he has a pointed muzzle and trumpet-shaped ears on the summit of the head.

From Project Gutenberg

This has been resisted by the Malagasy Government as most undesirable in the present condition of the country.

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It will perhaps be asked, Have we any diplomatic standing-ground for friendly intervention on behalf of the Malagasy?

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