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Definition of phnom penh
phnom penh
phnom penh Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
The capital and most populous city of Cambodia, located in the south-central region of the country at the confluence of the Mekong, Bassac, and Tonlé Sap rivers, known for its historical architecture and central role in the nation's economy and culture.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phnom penh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phnom penh