Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Malay States
Noun
/məˈleɪ steɪts/
Definition
The Malay States are a group of states located in Southeast Asia, primarily in the Malay Peninsula.
Examples
- The Malay States were significant in the trade of spices and tin during the colonial era.
- Political changes in the Malay States led to the formation of modern Malaysia.
- The culture of the Malay States is rich in traditions and languages.
Meaning
The term refers to a collection of regions, predominantly inhabited by Malay people, which were once under various forms of local and colonial governance.
Synonyms
- Malay Peninsula
- Malaya
- Malay Federation
