English · Word Candidate

Indonesian

/ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Indonesians

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of or relating to Indonesia or its people or language.

Adjective

Examples

The 71-year-old American, who relocated to the Indonesian destination in 2022, is a regular fixture on the sands of Sanur, which extends along the southeastern coastline of the tropical destination, known as the “Island of the Gods.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A person living in or coming from Indonesia.

Noun

Examples

The main concerns for young Indonesians are quality of life, corruption, institutional integrity and the environment, including air pollution, said Abigail Limuria, co-founder of Bijak Memilih, an independent, youth-led movement providing information on political parties, issues and candidates to vo

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The common language spoken in Indonesia.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Indonesian” mean?

Of or relating to Indonesia or its people or language.

Is “Indonesian” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.