noun
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a member of a Buddhist people of Laos and NE Thailand, related to the Thais
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the language of this people, closely related to Thai
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Laotian
Example Sentences
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They confirmed the identities of 13 victims killed in the fire, including a Laotian national.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
A 28-year-old Laotian living in Vientiane said many people had "expressed disappointment about not seeing her participate again", which showed the "level of support she had built".
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
It’s worth noting that last year, the United States deported several hundred Laotian refugees back to their homeland, many of whom arrived here as toddlers after the Vietnam War.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
Indeed, the number of Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian people killed by land mines and unexploded ordnance just since the war ended exceeds the some 58,000 American personnel who died during the war itself.
From Slate ● Apr. 30, 2025
The other two are Laotian boys who as far as anyone can tell are perfectly fine.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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