Cambodian

[kam-boh-dee-uhn]

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

/ kæmˈbəʊdɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Cambodia or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Cambodia

Other Word Forms

• anti-Cambodian adjective
• pro-Cambodian adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cambodian¹

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

Example Sentences

A Thai court has sentenced a man to life in prison for killing a prominent Cambodian opposition politician in Bangkok.

From BBC

Paetongtarn was embroiled in controversy after Cambodian leader Hun Sen leaked a phone call he had with her over the Thai-Cambodia border conflict, in which she was heard addressing him as "uncle".

From BBC

Signs have now been erected by the Thai authorities warning Cambodians that they have been illegally encroaching on Thai territory.

From BBC

A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, local police say.

From BBC

He reacted angrily to a comment by Paetongtarn calling the Cambodian leadership's use of social media to push its arguments "unprofessional".

From BBC