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Ma•lay•a



Pronunciation: (mu-lā'u), [key]
—n.
1. See Malay Peninsula.
2. Federation of. Formerly, Malay States, Malay'an Un'ion. a former federation of 11 states in the S Malay Peninsula: a British protectorate 1948–57; now forms part of Malaysia. 50,690 sq. mi. (131,287 sq. km). Cap.: Kuala Lumpur. Cf. Malaysia (def. 1).

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