/meuh lay"zheuh, -sheuh/ , n.
1. a constitutional monarchy in SE Asia: a federation, comprising the former British territories of Malaya, Sabah, and Sarawak: member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 20,376,235; 126,310 sq. mi. (327,143 sq. km). Cap.: Kuala Lumpur.
2. See Malay Archipelago .