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Kingdom of Cambodia

Kingdom of Cambodia

3.2
A country in Southeast Asia with the capital Phnom Penh
  • proper noun
translation icon : Reino de Camboya
  • The official language of the Kingdom of Cambodia is Khmer.

Examples

  • The government of the Kingdom of Cambodia has invested in improving infrastructure.

  • The Kingdom of Cambodia is known for its rich history.

  • After traveling through Vietnam, they crossed the border into the Kingdom of Cambodia.

  • Have you ever visited the Kingdom of Cambodia?

  • The Kingdom of Cambodia is a popular destination for tourists seeking ancient temples.

  • Many visitors to the Kingdom of Cambodia are eager to explore the Angkor Wat temple complex.

  • The Kingdom of Cambodia has a diverse culture influenced by its history and geography.

Synonyms

Cambodia
vsKingdom of Cambodia
102 1.3

A country in Southeast Asia known for ancient temples like Angkor Wat

is the official formal name used for that country

Surface Forms

Kingdom of Cambodia main

Morphology

kingdom + of + Cambodia

The phrase is directly compositional: 'kingdom' (a sovereign state) + 'of' + 'Cambodia' yields the official name of the country, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would infer it refers to the nation. The 'Kingdom of X' naming pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows standard English noun + of + proper noun composition, making the meaning immediately clear.

Etymology

Kingdom of Cambodia simply says the country Cambodia is a kingdom, meaning 'ruled by a king'. This name may come from Cambodia's long history of kings who ruled the land, so the phrase reminds us of the country's royal past.