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/
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Noun

1.

a member of an ethnic group that constitutes the majority of the population of Cambodia.

Example:
Many Khmer people live in rural areas of Cambodia.
The ancient Khmer civilization built Angkor Wat.
2.

the Mon-Khmer language of Cambodia, which is the country's official language.

Example:
She is learning to speak Khmer.
The document was written in Khmer script.

Adjective

relating to Cambodia, its people, or its language.

Example:
The museum has a collection of ancient Khmer artifacts.
We enjoyed traditional Khmer dance performances.