campong
- noun
- Archaic
- Life in a campong is peaceful and closely connected to the local community.
Examples
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The traditional campong was surrounded by lush rice fields and coconut trees.
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During our trip to Malaysia, we stayed in a small campong near the river.
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The traditional campong was filled with vibrant colors.
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Many families live in a kampong near the river.
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During our trip to Malaysia, we stayed in a small campong near the river.
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Life in a campong is peaceful and closely connected to the local community.
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The traditional campong was surrounded by lush rice fields and coconut trees.
Synonyms
A small group of houses in the countryside where people live and form a community
A traditional village in Malaysia and Indonesia where Malay people live
A small traditional village in Malaysia or Indonesia near farms
A small village in India where people live and farm
A small local community in the Philippines with its own leaders and events
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Etymology
Campong comes from Malay kampung, which means 'village' or 'compound'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a small camp of houses, a close community of homes, so campong refers to a village in Malaysia and Indonesia.