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achinese

|a-chi-nese|

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/əˈkaɪniːz/

Aceh people/language

Etymology
Etymology Information

'achinese' originates from the name of the region 'Aceh' in Indonesia, specifically referring to the people and language of that region.

Historical Evolution

'Aceh' transformed into the English term 'Achinese' to describe the people and language associated with the region.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the people of Aceh, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a member of the Acehnese people, an ethnic group from Aceh, Indonesia.

The Achinese have a rich cultural heritage.

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Noun 2

the language spoken by the Acehnese people.

She is fluent in Achinese.

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Last updated: 2025/04/21 01:51