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Khmer

noun \ kə-ˈmer \

Definition of Khmer

plural Khmer or Khmers
1 : a member of an aboriginal people of Cambodia
2 : the Mon-Khmer language of the Khmer people that is the official language of Cambodia
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Khmer

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Origin and Etymology of khmer

northern or western dialect Khmer khmε:r, a self-designation (standard Khmer khmaε)

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