Penang
geographical name
Pe·nang
| \ pə-ˈnaŋ
, -ˈnäŋ\
, -ˈnäŋ\
Definition of Penang
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or Pinang \ pə-ˈnaŋ
, -ˈnäŋ \
island of Malaysia in southeastern Asia at the northern end of the Strait of Malacca area 108 square miles (281 square kilometers)
, -ˈnäŋ \
island of Malaysia in southeastern Asia at the northern end of the Strait of Malacca area 108 square miles (281 square kilometers)
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or Pulau Pinang \ pü-ˈlau̇-
\
state of Malaysia (federation) comprising Penang Island and the mainland opposite it; capital George Town area 400 square miles (1036 square kilometers), population 1,540,500
—Until 1948 Penang was one of the Straits Settlements.
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state of Malaysia (federation) comprising Penang Island and the mainland opposite it; capital George Town area 400 square miles (1036 square kilometers), population 1,540,500
—Until 1948 Penang was one of the Straits Settlements.
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— see george town sense 2