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Mon

Mon

1 9.9
A person from an ethnic group in Myanmar and Thailand who follows Buddhism
  • noun
translation icon : mon

Examples

  • A community of Mon settled along the river in Thailand.

  • She is proud of her Mon heritage and often visits her ancestral village.

  • The Mon have preserved their cultural traditions for centuries despite influences from neighboring groups.

  • The Mon people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Mon families celebrate traditional festivals.

  • The Mon people celebrate their unique traditions and culture during the New Year festival.

  • Many Mon communities in Myanmar are known for their vibrant festivals and traditional crafts.

  • In Thailand, the Mon are recognized for their beautiful silk weaving, which attracts many visitors.

Idioms

pardonnez mon français
  • Informal
9.9

A French phrase people say jokingly before or after a mild swear word

Compounds

Mon-Khmer
  • Specialized
9.9

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

Mon language
9.9

A language of the Mon people in Myanmar and Thailand

Munda-Mon-Khmer
  • Specialized
9.9

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

good mon
  • NSFW
9.9

Strong marijuana people smoke to relax

Surface Forms

Mon singular
Mons plural

Etymology

Mon is the name of a Buddhist people from Myanmar and nearby Thailand; it comes from the name they give themselves, so Mon means 'a member of that ethnic group'.