Lao — meaning in English

English meaning

• Lao noun A member of the Tai ethnic group native to Laos and parts of Thailand.
• laotian noun A person from the Lao People's Democratic Republic or of Lao descent.

Senses

Lao is used for these senses in English:

• Lao (uncountable) The official language of Laos that is closely related to Thai.
• Laotian Synonym of Lao (“the official language of Laos”).

Lao — full definition

1. noun A member of the Tai ethnic group native to Laos and parts of Thailand.
2. noun The official language of Laos, closely related to Thai.
3. adj Relating to Laos, its people, or its language.

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