Cambodia

English

[kæmˈboʊdi.ə]

proper noun
Definitions
  • (country in Southeast Asia). Former name: Kampuchea.

Etymology

Derived from French Cambodge derived from Portuguese Camboja (Cambodia) derived from Central Khmer កម្ពុជា derived from Sanskrit काम्बोज (a tribe mentioned in Hindu scripture, w, Kambu Swayambhuva, Cambodia).

Origin

Sanskrit

काम्बोज

Gloss

a tribe mentioned in Hindu scripture, w, Kambu Swayambhuva, Cambodia

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