Definitions

1. noun

a member of a people speaking a Malay language, originally from the Malay Peninsula and now found in various parts of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines

“The Malay community has a rich cultural heritage.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Malay people or their language

“Malay cuisine is a fusion of various flavors and spices.”

3. noun

the Malay language

“The Malay language is spoken by millions of people around the world.”

4. proper noun

a region in Malaysia inhabited by the Malay people

“The state of Malaya gained independence from British colonial rule in 1957.”