Meaning of the word khmer in English
What does khmer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
khmer
US /kəˈmer/
UK /kəˈmeər/
Noun
1.
a member of an ethnic group that constitutes the majority of the population of Cambodia.
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Many Khmer people live in rural areas of Cambodia.
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The ancient Khmer civilization built Angkor Wat.
2.
the Mon-Khmer language of Cambodia, which is the country's official language.
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She is learning to speak Khmer.
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The document was written in Khmer script.
Adjective
relating to Cambodia, its people, or its language.
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The museum has a collection of ancient Khmer artifacts.
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We enjoyed traditional Khmer dance performances.