Bahasa Kebangsaan

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Definition

bahasa kebangsaan noun 1. The national language; specifically, the standardized form of the Malay language as designated and used in Malaysia.

Usage Notes
  • bahasa kebangsaan is a Malay term borrowed into English, primarily used in academic, political, or formal contexts when discussing language policy, national identity, or sociolinguistics in Malaysia.
  • In English texts, it is often italicized to indicate its status as a foreign term.
  • It specifically refers to the official, standardized variety of Malay in Malaysia, distinguishing it from other Malay dialects or the national languages of other countries (e.g., in Indonesia).
Examples
  • The constitution of Malaysia establishes bahasa kebangsaan as the official language of the country.
  • A key policy after independence was the promotion of bahasa kebangsaan in education and administration.
  • Scholars study the development of bahasa kebangsaan as a unifying force in a multilingual nation.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used in discussions about language planning, where bahasa kebangsaan is seen as a tool for national integration.
  • It may appear in contrast with terms like (market Malay) or (standard language).
Variants and Related Words
  • Bahasa Malaysia: A common synonym and the official name for the language in Malaysia since 2007. Often used interchangeably with bahasa kebangsaan.
  • Malay: The general name for the language family. bahasa kebangsaan is a specific national variety of Malay.
  • National language: The direct English translation of the term.
Synonyms
  • Bahasa Malaysia
  • Malaysian Malay
  • Standard Malay (in the Malaysian context)
Related Phrases
  • Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka: The official regulatory body for bahasa kebangsaan in Malaysia.
  • Kongres Bahasa dan Persuratan Melayu: Historical congresses that were pivotal in standardizing bahasa kebangsaan.
Noun
  1. the Malay language spoken in Malaysia

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