federesyen

Iban

Etymology

From English federation.

Noun

federesyen

  1. federation

Malay

Etymology

From English federation. Displaced by federasi, a borrowing from Indonesian, following the transnational spelling reform of 1972.[1]

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -eʃən, -ən

Noun

federesyen (plural federesyen-federesyen)

  1. (Malaysia, obsolete) federation
    Synonyms: persekutuan, federasi

References

  1. ^ Pedoman Umum Ejaan Bahasa Melayu, 20th anniversary edition, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Malaysia, 1992, page 41