noun
Uncommon
Khmer
kuh-MEH-uh
Khmer (noun) means a person belonging to the largest ethnic group in Cambodia. Example: “Most of the temple's carvings depict scenes from Khmer history.”
noun
1
A person belonging to the largest ethnic group in Cambodia.
"Most of the temple's carvings depict scenes from Khmer history."
2
The official language of Cambodia.
"She grew up speaking Khmer at home."
adj
1
Relating to the Khmer people, language, or culture of Cambodia.
"Angkor Wat is the most famous example of Khmer architecture."
How to use Khmer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe main ethnic group and language of Cambodia.
Common pairings
Khmer language
Khmer Rouge
Khmer people
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Word forms
- Plural
- Khmers
- Comparative
- more Khmer
- Superlative
- most Khmer
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Etymology
This name comes from the French romanization of Khmer ខ្មែរ (khmae).
Rhymes for Khmer
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What does “Khmer” mean?
The word “Khmer” means a person belonging to the largest ethnic group in Cambodia. In plain terms, the main ethnic group and language of Cambodia.
How do you pronounce “Khmer”?
“Khmer” is pronounced kuh-MEH-uh (/kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Khmer” in a sentence?
Here is “Khmer” used in a sentence: “Most of the temple's carvings depict scenes from Khmer history.”
What part of speech is “Khmer”?
Depending on how it is used, “Khmer” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “Khmer” a common word?
“Khmer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Khmer” have?
“Khmer” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person belonging to the largest ethnic group in Cambodia.
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