sabahan

Thân thiện

A Sabahan family enjoys a traditional meal together.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Of or pertaining to Sabah or its people: Describes something originating from, related to, or characteristic of the Malaysian state of Sabah or its inhabitants.
2. Noun:
   • A Malaysian from Sabah: Refers to a person who is a citizen or native of the Malaysian state of Sabah.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The museum has a fascinating collection of Sabahan artifacts.
  • We enjoyed the unique flavors of Sabahan cuisine.
• Noun:
  • My colleague is a Sabahan from Kota Kinabalu.
  • The Sabahans we met were very hospitable.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in anthropological, cultural, and geographical contexts to specify an origin within Malaysia, distinguishing people and cultural elements of Sabah from those of Peninsular Malaysia or other Malaysian states like Sarawak.

Variants and Related Words

• Sabah (Proper Noun): The Malaysian state located on the northern part of the island of Borneo.
• North Borneo (Proper Noun): The historical name for Sabah before it became part of Malaysia.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Of Sabah, Bornean (in the specific context of Sabah).
• Noun: Native of Sabah, resident of Sabah.

Related Phrases

• Sabahan culture: The collective customs, arts, and social institutions of Sabah.
• Sabahan heritage: The traditions, achievements, and properties passed down within Sabah.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or pertaining to Sabah or its people
   • Sabahan tribesmen

Noun

1. a Malaysian from Sabah

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