Cambodian

American  

[kam-boh-dee-uhn] / kæmˈboʊ di ən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Cambodia, its people, or its culture.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Cambodia.

2. Khmer.

Cambodian British  

/ kæmˈbəʊdɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Cambodia or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Cambodia

Other Word Forms

• anti-Cambodian adjective
• pro-Cambodian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Cambodian

First recorded in 1760–70; Cambodi(a) + -an

Example Sentences

In December Royal Hill was bombed by the Thai air force during the brief border war between the two countries – the Thais say Cambodian drones were being launched from the casino.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

For years the Cambodian government ignored the growing international concern over the scam industry and the crimes linked to it.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

When Thai troops advanced their positions, aiming to neutralise the threat from the Cambodian side, they "discovered that the facilities behind the casinos turned out to be scam centres", he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Ly Yong Phat in November denied media reports linking him to cybercime and money laundering networks, calling the accusations "fake and damaging to his reputation" in an interview with a Cambodian news outlet.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Suddenly it seems as though the whole sky has opened up and pours down the tears of every Cambodian, drenching him to the skin.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung