Malayan

[ muh-ley-uhn ]

adjective

1. Malay.

Other Words From

• an·ti-Ma·lay·an adjective noun
• non-Ma·lay·an adjective noun
• pre-Ma·lay·an adjective
• pro-Ma·lay·an adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Malayan¹

Malay + -an

Example Sentences

He also served as a lieutenant in the Gurkha Rifles, fighting in the Malayan Emergency, a communist-inspired revolt against the British colonial authorities.

From BBC

“Bring them hope, so that they may come home to a better world,” Malayan Snapir said, before receiving a standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times

The samples from the stall that contained the coronavirus also contained DNA from a variety of animals, including dogs, rabbits, hoary bamboo rats, Malayan porcupines and masked palm civets.

From Los Angeles Times

Raccoon dogs, masked palm civets, hoary bamboo rats and Malayan porcupines have transmitted bat coronaviruses before, the study authors noted.

From Los Angeles Times

It is unclear whether bamboo rats or Malayan porcupines can be infected with SARS-CoV-2, the study authors wrote.

From Los Angeles Times