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Cambodian

American  
[kam-boh-dee-uhn] / kæmˈboʊ di ən /

adjective

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


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Cambodia.

  2. Khmer.

Cambodian British  
/ kæmˈbəʊdɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Cambodia or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Cambodia

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of Cambodian

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

Example Sentences

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"Resolving this issue with a conciliatory spirit through dialogue between Khmer and Khmer is the best option for the national and Cambodian people's interest," Kem Sokha said, referring to the majority ethnic group in Cambodia.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

It’s something that she’d long hoped would be the case growing up in Santa Ana in the 1990s in a historically Latino and Cambodian neighborhood where immigration agents frequently targeted residents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Monitors have accused senior Cambodian officials of complicity -- allegations the government has denied.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The Treasury Department sanctioned Cambodian ruling-party senator Kok An and his companies for providing services to scam compounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

We’ll have Latin dances, singing of all types, Cambodian dances, a fashion show, and even skits.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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