What is another word for Malagasy?

Pronunciation: [mˈalɐɡəsi] (IPA)

Malagasy is an adjective that refers to something or someone that comes from Madagascar, an island nation off the coast of southeastern Africa. There are a few synonyms that can be used to describe Malagasy people or things. For instance, one synonym is Madagascan, which is also an adjective that describes something or someone of or pertaining to Madagascar. Another synonym is Malagasy-speaking, which is used to describe people or things that speak the Malagasy language, an Austronesian language spoken in Madagascar. Other synonyms that can be used include Malagasy-born, Malagasy-origin, and Madagascan-native.

What are the paraphrases for Malagasy?

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What are the hypernyms for Malagasy?

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Usage examples for Malagasy

A Malagasy proverb compared marriage to a knot so lightly tied that it could be undone by a touch.
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I am able to speak as to the truths of the facts given in their books from my knowledge of the Malagasy before the French occupation of the island.
"The Truth About Woman"
C. Gasquoine Hartley

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