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Indochinese

Indochinese

6.6
A person from Indochina, for example Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia
  • noun
  • /ˌɪndoʊˈtʃiːnz/
translation icon : indochino
  • The Indochinese community in the city celebrates its cultural heritage every spring.

Examples

  • An Indochinese delegation visited the museum to present traditional music and dance.

  • Many Indochinese have contributed to the local cuisine with unique flavors and recipes.

  • Many Indochinese people have rich cultural traditions.

  • Are there many Indochinese communities in your city?

  • The Indochinese community in the city celebrates its cultural heritage every spring.

  • Many Indochinese have contributed to the local cuisine with unique flavors and recipes.

  • An Indochinese delegation visited the museum to present traditional music and dance.

Synonyms

Asian
vsIndochinese
1 1.0

A person from the continent of Asia

is from the mainland Southeast region including Vietnam Laos and Cambodia

Compounds

Indochinese peninsula
5.8

A large peninsula in Southeast Asia that includes Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and part of Malaysia

Surface Forms

Indochinese singular
Indochinese plural

Morphology

Indochinese = Indochina (transparent) = Indochina + ese

The demonymic use (a person from Indochina) is the regular nominal use of '-ese' attached to 'Indochina', so the composition is straightforward.

Etymology

Indochinese as a noun names a person from the area between Indo- ('India') and Chinese ('China'), including places like Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. So an Indochinese is someone who comes from or has family roots in that region.