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🗣️ A person or language 🏝️ From Madura Island
Madurese

Madurese

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A person from Madura Island or the language they speak
  • noun
: madurense
  • The Madurese language is an important part of the cultural heritage of Madura Island.

Examples

  • The Madurese people are known for their rich cultural heritage.

  • The Madurese have a rich tradition of music and dance unique to their island.

  • She learned to speak Madurese while living in eastern Java.

  • Many Madurese migrate to other parts of Indonesia for work.

  • Many Madurese families celebrate traditional festivals.

  • Harun al-Rasyid leads a community organization that supports the rights of the Madurese living in Indonesia.

  • Many Madurese people have settled in various parts of Indonesia, bringing their unique traditions with them.

Surface Forms

Madurese singular
Madurese plural

Morphology

Madurese = Madura (transparent) = Madura + ese

The noun meaning ('a person or language of Madura') follows the regular pattern of deriving demonyms and language names from a place name plus '-ese'.

Etymology

A Madurese takes its name from the island Madura with the suffix -ese, meaning 'from' a place, just like Chinese. So a Madurese can mean a person from Madura or the language they speak.