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custom in Malay

adat

/ˈkʌstəm/

custom in Malay: adat, kebiasaan, kelaziman, langganan. In English, custom means frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

Malay words for custom

frequent repetition of the same act
adat
familiar acquaintance; familiarity
kebiasaan, kelaziman
custom-made
langganan, ditempah khas, peribadi, disesuaikan, tak piawai

English meaning of custom

  1. noun Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
  2. noun Habitual buying of goods from one same vendor.
  3. noun The habitual patrons (i.e. customers) of a business; business support.
  4. noun Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.

Full definition of custom

custom in a sentence

  • Much forbidden by elder custom is accepted today.
  • Thank you for your custom.
  • The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs; one custom was the mummification of the dead.

Synonyms of custom

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Questions about custom in Malay

What is the meaning of custom in Malay?
Custom in Malay is adat, kebiasaan, kelaziman, langganan.
Apakah maksud custom dalam bahasa Melayu?
Custom: adat, kebiasaan, kelaziman, langganan.
What does custom mean in English?
Custom means frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

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