Jalur Gemilang

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English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Malay Jalur Gemilang.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Jalur Gemilang

  1. (Malaysia) The flag of Malaysia.
    • 2003, Aliran Monthly, volume 23, page 22:
      The only demerit is that those who make the "Jalur Gemilang" with putu mayom will have to find another venue.
    • 2006, Chamil Wariya, Najib Razak in His Own Right, page 141:
      Waving the Jalur Gemilang on the occasion of Malaysia's national day of 2005.
    • 2009, James Minahan, The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems:
      The flag, known as the Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory), has 14 stripes of red and white with a blue canton on the upper hoist, bearing a gold crescent moon and a 14-pointed gold star.
    • 2011, Chian Lai Jong, Visiting the World of Sebayan, page 328:
      His great-grandchildren of Chinese, Iban, Melanau, Bidayuh mix waved the Jalur Gemilang in front of the camera, their beautiful faces telecasted on the big TV screen in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Hall.

Translations

Malay

Etymology

Jalur + Gemilang. Literally means "glorious stripes".

Pronunciation

  • (Johor-Selangor) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒalo(r) ɡəˈmilaŋ/
  • (Johor-Selangor) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒalʊ(r) ɡəˈmilaŋ/

Proper noun

Jalur Gemilang (Jawi spelling جالور ݢميلڠ)

  1. the flag of Malaysia
  2. the flag's anthem
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