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Definition of Malayo-Polynesian
1. Noun. The branch of the Austronesian languages spoken from Madagascar to the central Pacific.
Exact synonyms: Polynesian
Generic synonyms: Austronesian, Austronesian Language
Specialized synonyms: Eastern Malayo-polynesian, Oceanic, Tongan, Western Malayo-polynesian
Generic synonyms: Austronesian, Austronesian Language
Specialized synonyms: Eastern Malayo-polynesian, Oceanic, Tongan, Western Malayo-polynesian
2. Adjective. Of or relating to the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the Austronesian languages.