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Dayak

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌɪak/
(also Dyak)
Definition of Dayak

noun (plural same or Dayaks)

  • 1a member of a group of indigenous peoples inhabiting parts of Borneo, including the Iban (or Sea Dayak) of the north, the Land Dayak of the south-west, and the Punan.
  • 2 [mass noun] the group of Austronesian languages spoken by the Dayak.

adjective

  • relating to the Dayak or their languages.

Origin:

Malay, literally 'up-country'

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