Indochinese
Americanadjective
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of or relating to Indochina or its inhabitants.
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Sino-Tibetan (no longer current).
noun
plural
Indochinese-
an inhabitant of Indochina.
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Sino-Tibetan (no longer current).
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of Indochinese
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Members of this genus are found throughout East Asia and the northern Indochinese Peninsula, where they occupy a wide variety of mountain habitats.
From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2025
Because of Mr. Kamm’s reports, the Pulitzer judges noted, the United States and several other nations eventually opened their doors to the Indochinese refugees.
From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2023
Jolie the Indochinese green magpie is one lucky bird.
From National Geographic • May 19, 2023
But the French have gotten lucky, at least in regards to Indochina, that their Indochinese colonialism has been overshadowed completely by American intervention there.
From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023
“You failed to mention Indochinese casualties, or refugees, or bombing tonnages, which in fact are trending up,” he said.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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