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Cambodia

Cambodia

102 1.3
A country in Southeast Asia known for ancient temples like Angkor Wat
  • proper noun
  • /kæmˈboʊdiə/
translation icon : Camboya
  • Many travelers visit Cambodia to explore its rich history and vibrant culture.
  • Angkor Wat in Cambodia
  • Khmer in Cambodia
  • Khmer Rouge in Cambodia

But in Pol Pot's Cambodia, nothing was usual, right?

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Examples

  • I love Cambodia.

  • You can buy land in Cambodia as a non citizen, non resident, is that right?

  • Currently in Cambodia at a hospital.

  • Are you glad to be in Cambodia? -

  • So he and I were in Cambodia and we were hunting.

  • Well, we had a pretty tough time in Cambodia.

  • The UN's Human Development Index shows Cambodia on an upward path.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Now last but not least, the crown jewel of Cambodia, Anchor Watts.

  • All-time records have been broken this year in Thailand and Cambodia and Laos.

  • In Cambodia, you can experience both bustling cities and serene countryside.

Synonyms

Kingdom of Cambodia
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A country in Southeast Asia with the capital Phnom Penh

is the everyday country name used in general and informal contexts

Compounds

A country in Southeast Asia with the capital Phnom Penh

Surface Forms

Cambodia main

Etymology

Cambodia comes from the local name Kampuchea, which in turn comes from the old Sanskrit name Kambuja meaning 'land of Kambu', a legendary ancestor. So Cambodia simply means the 'land of Kambu', which is why it is the country's name.