Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Hroi: An alternative name for the Cham ethnic group, an Austronesian people indigenous to parts of Central and Southern Vietnam and Cambodia.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Người Hroi có nền văn hóa lâu đời và phong phú. (The Hroi people have a long and rich culture.)
  • Nghiên cứu về ngôn ngữ của người Hroi rất thú vị. (Research on the language of the Hroi people is very interesting.)

Advanced Usage

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

Variants and Related Words

• Chăm (proper noun): The more common and official name for the same ethnic group.
• Champa (proper noun): The historical kingdom associated with the ancestors of the Cham/Hroi people.

Synonyms

• Cham: The primary synonym for Hroi, referring to the same ethnic group.

Related Cultural Notes

• The Cham/Hroi people are known for their distinct traditions, including weaving, pottery, and the Hindu and Islamic religious influences in their heritage.