# malaysians

/məˈɫeɪʒənz/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/malaysians
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

people who come from Malaysia or have Malaysian citizenship. You use this word to talk about the population of that country.

For teachers: the people of Malaysia or those of Malaysian descent. Plural form of 'Malaysian'.

## Examples

- Many Malaysians enjoy eating spicy food and drinking tea.
- The festival was a huge success, attracting thousands of Malaysians who traveled from all over the country to celebrate.
- As a diverse nation, Malaysians represent a complex blend of ethnic and cultural traditions that have evolved over several centuries of trade and migration.

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