Malagasy
The Austronesian language of Madagascar, descended from settlers who crossed the Indian Ocean from Borneo around 1,500 years ago. The westernmost outpost of the Austronesian family.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Malagasy?
Malagasy is a dialect of the Malagasy language.
Which region is Malagasy associated with?
Malagasy is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.