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Kampuchean

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Khmer

 or Cambodian or Kampuchean

Any member of the ethnolinguistic group that constitutes most of the population of Cambodia. Smaller numbers of Khmer also live in southeastern Thailand and the Mekong River delta of southern Vietnam. Traditional Khmer are a predominantly agricultural people, subsisting on rice and fish and living in villages. Their crafts include weaving, pottery making, and metalworking. They follow Theravada Buddhism, which coexists with pre-Buddhist animistic beliefs. Indian culture has historically been a strong influence on Khmer culture.

Kampuchean
1. of or relating to Kampuchea, a former name for Cambodia, or its inhabitants
2. a native or inhabitant of Kampuchea


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