Malaysian

/məˈleɪ.zi.ən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Malaysians

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Pertaining to the country of Malaysia.

Adjective

Sources & notes

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

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Pertaining to the Malay language spoken in Malaysia.

Adjective

Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A native of Malaysia.

Noun

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “Malaysian” mean?

Pertaining to the country of Malaysia.

Is “Malaysian” formal or informal?

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