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.