orang

/ɒrɑŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person of mixed Malay and indigenous Bornean ancestry, traditionally inhabiting the island of Borneo.

“The Orang people have a rich cultural heritage.”

2. noun

A great ape of the genus Pongo, native to Indonesia and Malaysia.

“The orang is a critically endangered species due to habitat loss.”

Synonyms

  • Bornean
  • Great Ape

Antonyms

  • Civilized
  • Human