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Siam
seye-AM
Siam (name) means the historical name of Thailand, a country in Southeast Asia, used until 1939. Example: “The old maps still labeled the country Siam.”
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The historical name of Thailand, a country in Southeast Asia, used until 1939.
"The old maps still labeled the country Siam."
How to use Siam
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe former name of what is now Thailand.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "Siamese," the adjective describing things related to Siam/Thailand.
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Etymology
From Portuguese, ultimately from the Thai name for the region.
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What does “Siam” mean?
The word “Siam” means the historical name of Thailand, a country in Southeast Asia, used until 1939. In plain terms, the former name of what is now Thailand.
How do you pronounce “Siam”?
“Siam” is pronounced seye-AM (/saɪˈæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Siam” in a sentence?
Here is “Siam” used in a sentence: “The old maps still labeled the country Siam.”
What part of speech is “Siam”?
“Siam” is a name.
Where does the word “Siam” come from?
The word “Siam” comes from Portuguese. From Portuguese, ultimately from the Thai name for the region.
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