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Definition of cambodia

cambodia

/kæmˈboʊ.di.ə/
cam · bo · di · a
Adjective:Cambodian
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cambodia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country located in the southern portion of the Indochinese Peninsula in Southeast Asia, bordered by Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and the Gulf of Thailand.

Example

"During our trip to Southeast Asia, we spent several days in Cambodia exploring the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat."

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calzone
camas
camassia
cambodia
cambridge
camel
camellia

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the French 'Cambodge', which is a transliteration of the Khmer name 'Kâmpŭchéa', ultimately tracing back to the Sanskrit word 'Kāmboja', referring to an ancient Indian kingdom or tribe.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cambodia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cambodia
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