khmer

n. the official language spoken by the people of Cambodia.

n. the national language of Cambodia, belonging to the Mon-Khmer branch of the Austroasiatic language family.

“She is learning to speak Khmer before her trip to Southeast Asia.”

“Khmer is an analytic language that does not use tones, which distinguishes it from many of its regional neighbours like Thai or Vietnamese.”

n. a person from the main ethnic group in Cambodia.

n. a member of the Austroasiatic ethnolinguistic group that constitutes the majority of the Cambodian population.

“The Khmer are known for their rich history and beautiful traditional dances.”

“The Khmer people have inhabited the lower Mekong valley for millennia, establishing one of the most powerful empires in Southeast Asian history.”

adj. relating to the people, language, or culture of Cambodia.

adj. pertaining to the Khmer people, their language, or the specific cultural and architectural heritage of Cambodia.

“We spent the afternoon admiring the ancient Khmer temples at Angkor Wat.”

“The museum features an extensive collection of Khmer sculpture, showcasing the intricate stone carvings characteristic of the Angkorian period.”

n. the system of writing used for the Khmer language.

n. the abugida script used to write the Khmer language, derived from the Brahmi script of ancient India.

“The signs in the city were written in both Khmer and English.”

“Khmer script is notable for its complex system of subscript consonants and its status as one of the oldest writing systems in the region.”

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