Malagasy

usgb/ˌmæləˈɡæsi/
noun

A person from Madagascar or of Malagasy descent.

She is a Malagasy living in New York.
Visual representation of "malagasy" - A person from Madagascar or of Malagasy descent

Often appears as...

  • malagasy people
  • malagasy citizen
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Geographic Identity

Used specifically for individuals from Madagascar or with ancestry from there.

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At the multicultural event, the Malagasy community performed a traditional dance.
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Not Racial Term

Describes nationality, not race or ethnicity; Madagascar's population is ethnically diverse.

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The Malagasy people include multiple ethnic groups with distinct traditions.
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