What is another word for malayo-polynesian?
Pronunciation: [məlˈe͡ɪə͡ʊpˌɒlɪnˈiːzi͡ən] (IPA) 
Malayo-Polynesian is a term used to describe a language family spoken in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. Synonyms for this term include Austronesian, Oceanic, and Malayic-Polynesian. These synonyms highlight the geographic spread and diversity of the languages within this family. Austronesian is often used as a broad term to encompass all languages within the Malayo-Polynesian family, while Oceanic refers specifically to the languages spoken in the Pacific Islands. Malayic-Polynesian is a more specific term that includes the Malay and Indonesian languages of Southeast Asia, as well as the Polynesian languages of the Pacific Islands. Regardless of the synonym used, the Malayo-Polynesian language family is a rich and complex linguistic heritage that is vital to many cultures in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
