Melayu
from indonesia
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noun
Proper Name
From indonesia
Definition
An ethnic group and language in Southeast Asia.
Etymology
Derived from the Old Malay 'mlayu', possibly related to the word 'layu' (wither) or 'lari' (run). This term refers to the ethnic group and language inhabiting the archipelago, with the name recorded in inscriptions since the 7th century AD.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name