adjective
Uncommon
Cambodian
kam-BOH-dee-uhn
Cambodian (adjective) means relating to Cambodia, its people, or the Khmer language. Example: “We tried a traditional Cambodian curry.”
adjective
1
Relating to Cambodia, its people, or the Khmer language.
"We tried a traditional Cambodian curry."
noun
1
A person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent.
"Many Cambodians settled in the city after the war."
2
The Khmer language, spoken in Cambodia.
How to use Cambodian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything from Cambodia, or refers to a Cambodian person or the Khmer language.
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Etymology
From Cambodia plus the adjective/noun suffix -an.
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What does “Cambodian” mean?
The word “Cambodian” means relating to Cambodia, its people, or the Khmer language. In plain terms, describes anything from Cambodia, or refers to a Cambodian person or the Khmer language.
How do you pronounce “Cambodian”?
“Cambodian” is pronounced kam-BOH-dee-uhn (/kæmˈboʊdi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cambodian” in a sentence?
Here is “Cambodian” used in a sentence: “We tried a traditional Cambodian curry.”
What part of speech is “Cambodian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Cambodian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Cambodian” a common word?
“Cambodian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Cambodian” have?
“Cambodian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Cambodia, its people, or the Khmer language.
