khmer
/kmɛr/
noun
- A member of an ethnic group that is the main population of Cambodia.
- Many Khmer live in Cambodia, but there are also communities in Vietnam and Thailand.
- She is studying the history of the Khmer people for her school project.
- The Khmer have a rich cultural heritage that includes classical dance and music.
- The official language of Cambodia.
- Khmer is written in a script that looks different from the Latin alphabet.
- He is learning Khmer so he can communicate with his relatives in Phnom Penh.
- The tour guide spoke both English and Khmer fluently.
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adjective
- Relating to the Khmer people, their language, or culture.
- She wore a traditional Khmer scarf during the festival.
- The museum has a large collection of Khmer sculptures from the Angkor period.
- The Khmer cuisine is known for its use of fresh herbs and spices.
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