khmers

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Noun khmer has 2 senses

Khmer - the Mon-Khmer language spoken in Cambodia
--₁ is a kind of Mon-Khmer
Khmer - a native or inhabitant of Cambodia
--₂ is a kind of Cambodian, Kampuchean

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Khmers

Noun (plural)

1. The people of Cambodia, constituting the ethnic majority of the country.

2. The Mon-Khmer language spoken by the Khmer people.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Khmers have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their ancient temples.

2. Khmers celebrate their traditional New Year festival in April.