plural Hmong
1
: a member of a mountain-dwelling people inhabiting southeastern China and the northern parts of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand
2
: the language of the Hmong people
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The Hmong people migrated to Southeast Asia from ancient China in the 18th century.
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Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
Regulations translated into Hmong, Karen, Somali and Spanish will be available online in mid-September.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2025
Walker's Point Youth & Family Center and the Hmong American Friendship Association will receive $33,325 each to combat youth homelessness.
—Maya Bell, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Many Hmong, including Yang’s parents, fled Laos after the fall of Saigon.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
Regulations translated into Hmong, Karen, Somali and Spanish will be available online in mid-September.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2025
Walker's Point Youth & Family Center and the Hmong American Friendship Association will receive $33,325 each to combat youth homelessness.
—Maya Bell, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Many Hmong, including Yang’s parents, fled Laos after the fall of Saigon.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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“Hmong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hmong. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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