Ambonese

See also: ambonese

English

Etymology

From Ambon +‎ -ese.

Proper noun

Ambonese

1. A Malay-based Creole language used for trade by some 250,000 speakers principally in Indonesia (central Maluku, Ambon).

Synonyms

• Ambonese Malay
• Ambong
• Malayu Ambon

Translations

Ambonese Malay — see Ambonese Malay

Adjective

Ambonese (comparative more Ambonese, superlative most Ambonese)

1. Of or relating to Ambon Island in Indonesia.

Noun

Ambonese pl (plural only)

1. The natives or inhabitants of Ambon Island in Indonesia.

Further reading

• Ethnologue entry for Ambonese, abs ⁠

Anagrams

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