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Khmer

Khmer

9.9
The main language spoken in Cambodia and taught in schools
  • noun
  • /kəˈmɛr/
translation icon : jemer
  • Many Cambodians speak Khmer as their first language.

Examples

  • The ancient temple inscriptions are written in classical Khmer.

  • She is taking a course to learn how to read and write Khmer.

  • He speaks Khmer fluently.

  • The Khmer language has a unique script.

  • Many Cambodians speak Khmer as their first language.

  • She is taking a course to learn how to read and write Khmer.

  • The ancient temple inscriptions are written in classical Khmer.

Synonyms

Khmer language
vsKhmer
1 7.2

The official language of Cambodia spoken by most people

is the single word form for the same official language

Compounds

Khmer Rouge
  • NSFW
28 9.8

A communist group that ruled Cambodia and killed millions between 1975 and 1979

Khmer language
1 7.2

The official language of Cambodia spoken by most people

Mon-Khmer
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of similar languages spoken in Southeast Asia like Khmer and Mon

Munda-Mon-Khmer
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of related languages spoken in parts of India and Southeast Asia

Surface Forms

Khmer singular
Khmers plural

Etymology

Khmer comes from the name the people of Cambodia use for themselves, Khmae. So Khmer is the name of their language and helps you remember it is the language of Cambodia.