Cambodian

/kæmˈboʊdiən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Cambodia, its people, or their culture.

Etymology

From French 'Cambodgien', referring to the Southeast Asian kingdom historically known as Kampuchea. The name derives from Sanskrit 'Kambuja', possibly meaning 'born of Kambu', a legendary founder.

Kelly Says

Cambodia is home to Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, built when London was just a small town. The Khmer language has no alphabet as we know it—instead using a syllabic script with one of the longest alphabets in the world.

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