English to English Dictionary

Mala

A bag or suitcase used for carrying personal belongings.

Malacca

A state in Malaysia located on the southwestern coast of the Malay Peninsula, known for its historical significance and cultural heritage.

Maladaptation

A failure to adjust properly to an environment or situation, resulting in negative consequences.

Maladjustment

A failure to adjust properly to social or environmental conditions.

Maladroit

Moving or acting with a lack of physical dexterity, grace, or coordination; clumsy.

Malapropism

The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an unintentionally amusing effect.

Malapropist

A person who habitually or humorously misuses words, especially by substituting words that sound similar but have different, often ludicrous, meanings.

Malay Archipelago

A group of islands located in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Brunei.

Malay Peninsula

A large peninsula located in Southeast Asia, bordered by the Andaman Sea to the northwest, the South China Sea to the east, and the Strait of Malacca to the south.

Malaya

A historical region in Southeast Asia, primarily located on the Malay Peninsula and surrounding islands.

Malaysia

A country located in Southeast Asia, consisting of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo.

Malaysian Archipelago

A group of islands, specifically referring to the islands located in Southeast Asia that are part of Malaysia.