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

They are calling for a higher conservation status for two endangered Malagasy species, including the biggest and most famous of Madagascar's baobabs, the giant baobab.

From BBC

They are also known as "mother of the forest" in Malagasy language, the "upside down tree" and the "tree of life".

From BBC

There, she documented the origin myths and oral traditions of the Malagasy people as an ethnographer.

From Seattle Times

"The Malagasy people have chosen the path of continuity, serenity and stability," Rajoelina, a 49-year-old entrepreneur and former DJ, said after results were announced.

From Reuters

"I thank the Malagasy people who now refuse to choose the wrong path, who no longer accept to take the path of unrest. Democracy is exercised through elections and not in the streets or through unrest."

From Reuters