Acehnese
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- adjective
- /ˌɑːsəˈniːz/
- Many Acehnese celebrate their cultural heritage through traditional dances and music.
- Acehnese woman
- Acehnese people
Examples
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After the earthquake, various Acehnese communities came together to support each other in rebuilding their lives.
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The FPI and Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia are not welcome in Aceh and have never been supported by the Acehnese people, nor has their presence been requested.
Academic text (2009) -
On October 1, the court heard arguments in a similar, better-known case, Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum (Shell) — and it's that case that may determine whether the Acehnese villagers ever get their day in federal court.
Blog text (4) -
PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE): Acehnese children use a prayer mat for shade as they wait for the start of Friday prayers at a mosque, which is also a makeshift refugee camp in the tsunami-hit city of Banda Aceh, Indonesia, February 4, 2005.
Academic text (2009) -
The Acehnese language has unique words that reflect the region's history and traditions.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Acehnese = Aceh (transparent) = Aceh + nese
The demonym/language-forming suffix '-nese' is a clear and regular attachment to the place name 'Aceh', yielding 'relating to Aceh'.
Etymology
Acehnese comes from the place name Aceh, a region in northern Sumatra, Indonesia, and the ending -nese means 'from' or 'relating to', like in Chinese or Japanese. So Acehnese describes something that is 'from Aceh' or connected to its people, language, or culture.