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cambodian

noun · adjective

Simple meaning

From Cambodia, or a person from Cambodia.

Pronunciation

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kambohdeeuhn

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kæmˈboʊdiən

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Definition

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noun

  1. countable

    A person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent

  2. uncountable

    The language of the Cambodian people

adjective

  1. Of or relating to or characteristic of Cambodia or its people or language

  2. Of, from, or pertaining to Cambodia, the Cambodian people, or the Khmer language

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Sense: person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent

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