Definition of "Malay"

Of or relating to the Malays, a people living in Brunei, on the eastern coast of Sumatra, the islands of Bangka and Belitung, the Riau archipelago and the coastal areas of Kalimantan in Indonesia, in most of Malaysia (states where they are politically dominant), in Singapore and in the southernmost provinces of Thailand.  quotations  examples

(generally proscribed by Malays and Malaysians) Of or related to Malaysia, its people and/or culture.  examples

In, of or otherwise relating to the languages spoken by Malays.  examples

(countable) A person of Malay ancestry, referring to a diverse group of Austronesian peoples inhabiting the Malay archipelago and Malay peninsula in Southeast Asia.  examples

Type of mild curry made with yoghurt and fruit, usually pineapple or lychee.  examples

(broad sense) The Malay language, an Austronesian language spoken by most Malay people and by others where it is an official language, including under the name Indonesian.  examples

(strict sense) The Malay language, an Austronesian language spoken by most Malay people and by others where it is an official language, excluding the national standard known as Indonesian.  examples