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

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet told AFP in February that scam centres were destroying his country's economy and giving the nation a bad name, vowing to "clean this out".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The law would deal "serious punishment" to deter repeat offenders, Cambodian justice minister Koeut Rith told a news conference.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Cambodian authorities have vowed to stamp out the business by the end of next month, vowing to prosecute low-level scammers, bosses and landlords of scam sites alike.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 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