Malaysia
Malaysia (məˈleɪziə, -ʒə)
Malaysia (pronounced məˈleɪziə, -ʒə) is a Southeast Asian country located on the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. The name "Malaysia" is a combination of the word "Malay" and the Latin-Greek suffix "-sia"/"-σία". The word "Melayu" in Malay may derive from the Tamil words "Malai" and "Ur" meaning "mountain" and "city, land", respectively. "Malayadvipa" was the word used by ancient Indian traders when referring to the Malay Peninsula.
Etymology
The term Malaysia is derived from the word "Malay" and the Latin-Greek suffix "-sia"/"-σία". The word "Melayu" in Malay may derive from the Tamil words "Malai" and "Ur" meaning "mountain" and "city, land", respectively. "Malayadvipa" was the word used by ancient Indian traders when referring to the Malay Peninsula.
Related Terms
- Malay Peninsula: A peninsula in Southeast Asia. The land mass runs approximately north-south and, at its terminus, is the southernmost point of the Asian mainland.
- Borneo: The third-largest island in the world and the largest in Asia. It is part of the Malay Archipelago.
- Southeast Asia: A subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia.
- Malay Archipelago: The archipelago between mainland Indochina and Australia. It has also been called the Malay World, Nusantara, East Indies, Indo-Australian Archipelago, Spices Archipelago and other names over time.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Malaysia
- Wikipedia's article - Malaysia
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