noun
Khmer
kuh-MEH-uh
noun
1
A person belonging to the largest ethnic group in Cambodia.
"Most of the temple's carvings depict scenes from Khmer history."
2
The official language of Cambodia.
"She grew up speaking Khmer at home."
adj
1
Relating to the Khmer people, language, or culture of Cambodia.
"Angkor Wat is the most famous example of Khmer architecture."
How to Use Khmer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe main ethnic group and language of Cambodia.
Common pairings
Khmer language
Khmer Rouge
Khmer people
Word Forms
more Khmer comparative, Khmers plural, Khmer plural, most Khmer superlative
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