Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An ethnic group in Vietnam: "Col" is an alternate name for the Co ethnic group, a recognized ethnic minority community residing primarily in the central highlands of Vietnam.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Người Col có nền văn hóa truyền thống phong phú. (The Col people have a rich traditional culture.)
  • Một số nghiên cứu nhân chủng học tập trung vào cộng đồng Col. (Some anthropological studies focus on the Col community.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used primarily in ethnographic, anthropological, and official administrative contexts when referring to this specific ethnic group.

Variants and Related Words

• Dân tộc Co: The more common and official name for the same ethnic group.
  • Dân tộc Co chủ yếu sinh sống ở tỉnh Quảng Ngãi. (The Co ethnic group mainly lives in Quang Ngai province.)

Synonyms

• Co ethnic group: The primary synonym, referring to the same community.
• Co people: A common way to refer to the members of this group.

Note on Usage

• "Col" is a specific proper noun. It is not used as a common noun, verb, or adjective. It does not have associated idioms or phrasal verbs.