Bahasa Melayu

orang

Bahasa Melayu

English

civilian, public, general public

An ordinary person who is not part of the military or official authority.

اورڠ

Examples

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  1. Orang awam diminta menjauh dari kawasan kejadian.

    Civilians were asked to stay away from the scene.

  2. Pihak hospital memberi penerangan kepada orang awam.

    The hospital gave an explanation to the public.

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What does “civilian” mean in Malay?

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orang awam

It means a member of the public, not military personnel.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.