adjective
Cambodian
kam-BOH-dee-uhn
adjective
1
Relating to Cambodia, its people, or the Khmer language.
"We tried a traditional Cambodian curry."
noun
1
A person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent.
"Many Cambodians settled in the city after the war."
2
The Khmer language, spoken in Cambodia.
How to Use Cambodian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything from Cambodia, or refers to a Cambodian person or the Khmer language.
Word Forms
Cambodians plural
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Etymology
From Cambodia plus the adjective/noun suffix -an.