Meaning of Nyonya | Babel Free
ˈɲoɲaDefinitions
- A Nyonya; a female Peranakan.
- A female Peranakan (mostly found in Malacca, who speak Baba Malay, and historically descend from colonial Straits-born Chinese)
- A married Chinese or European lady of some position; madam
- A female descendant of Peranakans (Baba Nyonya)
- A married colonial Straits-born Chinese or Eurasian or Portuguese lady (as opposed to immigrant Chinese or European women)
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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