adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- anti-Cambodian adjective
- pro-Cambodian adjective
Etymology
Origin of Cambodian
First recorded in 1760–70; Cambodi(a) + -an
Example Sentences
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Cambodian monks chanted blessings and scattered flowers Friday over 74 cultural artefacts returned to the country after being plundered by a notorious British antiques smuggler.
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This is partly due to a high base for Cambodian patient revenue, the analyst says.
But some industry experts have questioned the authenticity of such efforts, pointing to alleged links between Cambodian officials and cyberscam networks.
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A sign hanging from a rusty ice-green shipping container installed by Thai forces on what they say is the border with Cambodia proclaims: "Cambodian citizens are strictly prohibited from entering this area."
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Just over a week later, Cambodian authorities took into custody Ly Kuong, 49, a Cambodian casino and real-estate tycoon, and charged him with fraud, money laundering and exploitation of illegally recruited workers.
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