Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Chom: An alternate name for the Hrê ethnic group, an indigenous people of Vietnam, primarily residing in the central highlands, specifically in Quảng Ngãi and Bình Định provinces.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Người Chom có nền văn hóa lâu đời và phong phú. (The Chom people have a long and rich culture.)
  • Một số tài liệu nhân chủng học đề cập đến nhóm Chom. (Some anthropological documents mention the Chom group.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used primarily in ethnographic, anthropological, or historical contexts to refer to this specific ethnic community.

Variants and Related Words

• Hrê (Proper noun): The more common and official name for the same ethnic group.
  • Tiếng Hrê thuộc ngữ hệ Nam Đảo. (The Hrê language belongs to the Austronesian language family.)

Synonyms

• Hrê people: The primary synonym for the Chom ethnic group.

Note on Usage

• "Chom" is a specialized term. In general contexts, the name "Hrê" is more widely recognized and used.