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Definition of thai

thai

/taɪ/
thai
Plural:Thais
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thai Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Thailand, its people, its culture, or the Thai language.

Example

"The local restaurant serves authentic Thai dishes made with fresh lemongrass and coconut milk."

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• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of Thailand, or a person of Thai descent.

Example

"Many Thais celebrate the traditional New Year festival of Songkran in mid-April."

2

The official tonal language of Thailand, belonging to the Kra-Dai language family and written in its own abugida script.

Example

"She studied Thai for two years before moving to Bangkok to teach at the university."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Thai ไทย (thai), the native ethnonym of the majority people of Thailand, traditionally associated with the meaning 'free' or 'independent'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thai. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thai
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