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Acehnese

Acehnese

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A group of people from Aceh in Indonesia
  • noun
  • /ˌɑːsəˈniːz/
: acehenses
  • The Acehnese are known for their rich cultural heritage.

Examples

  • After the tsunami, international aid reached the Acehnese living along the coast.

  • Many Acehnese people celebrate their traditions with colorful festivals.

  • The Acehnese have a rich cultural heritage that is unique within Indonesia.

  • Many Acehnese communities maintain traditional customs and languages.

  • The Acehnese have a rich cultural heritage that is unique within Indonesia.

  • Many Acehnese communities maintain traditional customs and languages.

  • Many Acehnese people celebrate their traditions with colorful festivals.

Surface Forms

Acehnese singular
Acehnese plural

Morphology

Acehnese = Aceh (transparent) = Aceh + nese

Formation as a demonym from 'Aceh' with the productive suffix '-nese' is straightforward.

Etymology

Acehnese comes from the place name Aceh in Indonesia and the ending -nese means 'the people of' a place, as in Chinese. So Acehnese refers to the group or community who are 'from Aceh'.