Example Sentences

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"This is our fate as Acehnese," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The thirteenth century marks a time of considerable Islamic expansion into Southeast Asia; the Acehnese peoples on the northern tip of Sumatra were the first to embrace the religion.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Usman Hamid, executive director for Amnesty International's Indonesia chapter, said the government had reacted late but appreciated that authorities had listened to Acehnese fishermen and accepted the refugees.

From Reuters • Dec. 31, 2021

The four young men walk along the Ulee Lheue beachfront in Banda Aceh, singing old Acehnese resistance songs to the accompaniment of a ukulele and a homemade drum.

From Time • Dec. 24, 2014

I witnessed strong resistance among the Acehnese toward these groups.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2010