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

"I didn't know what was going to happen," he told AFP in an interview in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, where he was repatriated in late March.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The Cambodian government has protested against the Thai occupation of its territory, but the Thais argue that under their ceasefire both sides have agreed to keep their forces where they were when the fighting stopped.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

In a leaked phone conversation, Paetongtarn referred to former Cambodian leader Hun Sun as "uncle" and called a Thai military commander her "opponent", triggering public and political outrage.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

At 5’6”, Ma is an amazon among Cambodian women.

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