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Definition of Penang in English:

Penang

proper noun

(also Pinang)

  • 1An island in Malaysia, located off the western coast of the Malay Peninsula.

    1. 1.1A state of Malaysia, consisting of Penang and a coastal strip on the mainland; capital, George Town (on Penang island).
    2. 1.2
      another name for George Town (sense 2)

Pronunciation

Penang

/pəˈnaNG/ /pəˈnæŋ/