Sarawakian
- noun
- As a Sarawakian, she felt a strong connection to the lush rainforests of her homeland.
Examples
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It stated that one-third of Sarawakians were pro-Malaysia, another one-third were undecided, with the remaining one-third anti-Malaysia.
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Sarawakians were clearly divided on the cession, as evidenced by widespread resignations of government officers and teachers, as well as a growing number of anti-cessionist movements (Said 1976).
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"I have heard similar stories that the presence of Malay military personnel from West Malaysia was a source of contempt for many Sarawakians, even with the local Malays."
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Many Sarawakians celebrate their cultural heritage through traditional festivals.
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The views of Sarawakians on environmental issues are often influenced by their local experiences.
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Etymology
Sarawakian comes from the place name Sarawak, a state in Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Like Brazilian or Japanese, it names a person from that place, so a Sarawakian is someone 'from Sarawak'.