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

Thailand said that month its forces struck several casinos across the border, alleging they were being used as Cambodian weapons storage facilities and firing positions.

From Barron's

Police said they detained 57 Cambodian suspects and eight Chinese "ringleaders" at the office on Tuesday night.

From Barron's

Cambodian monks chanted blessings and scattered flowers Friday over 74 cultural artefacts returned to the country after being plundered by a notorious British antiques smuggler.

From Barron's

This is partly due to a high base for Cambodian patient revenue, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal

But some industry experts have questioned the authenticity of such efforts, pointing to alleged links between Cambodian officials and cyberscam networks.

From Barron's