Lao

/ˈlaʊ/ adjective, noun

Definition

relating to Laos, a country in Southeast Asia, or the language and people of Laos.

Etymology

From 'Laos', the country name, which derives from 'Lao', the name of the dominant ethnic group in the region. Related to Thai ethnic and linguistic groups.

Kelly Says

Lao is one of the least-known Southeast Asian languages despite having millions of speakers—it uses its own unique script, shares roots with Thai, and its name means simply 'the people' in their own language!

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