🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

マレーシア

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Marēshia

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Malaysia/məˈleɪ.zi.ə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"マレーシアは多様な文化で知られています。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

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

    "Malaysia is known for its diverse culture and rich biodiversity."
  2. 2

    The region of Southeast Asia that includes the Malay Peninsula and surrounding islands.

    "The trade routes through Malaysia have been significant since ancient times."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name 'Malaysia' is derived from the Malay word 'Melayu', which refers to the Malay people and their language. The term evolved during the colonial period in the 19th century when it was used to describe the region that includes the Malay Peninsula and the islands of the Malay Archipelago.

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