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cambodian

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌkæmˈboʊdiən// cam·bo·di·an

adj. relating to the country of Cambodia, its people, or its language.

adj. relating to the nation of Cambodia, its inhabitants, or the Khmer language. Often used attributively to describe cultural or national identity.


SIMPLE

I love eating traditional Cambodian food.

CONTEXTUAL

The museum features a stunning collection of ancient Cambodian sculptures from the Angkor period.

COMPLEX

The Cambodian government has invested heavily in infrastructure projects to better connect the rural provinces with the bustling capital of Phnom Penh.

Origin

From Cambodia + -an.

Usage

Typically precedes the noun it modifies; when referring to the language, it is used as a proper noun.

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