Definitions

1. proper noun

A state in eastern Malaysia, on the island of Borneo.

“She spent her summer vacation exploring the lush rainforests of Sarawak.”

2. noun

The Sarawak region of Borneo, formerly a British protectorate (1881-1946) and then a Crown Colony (1946-1963).

“The early 20th-century history of Sarawak is a complex and fascinating topic.”

3. noun

A Malay dynasty that once ruled the region of Sarawak.

“The Sarawak dynasty’s legacy is still celebrated by locals today.”