Việt gốc Khơ-me
Definition
- Noun:
- Khmer-Vietnamese / Vietnamese of Khmer origin: A term referring to ethnic Khmer people who are citizens of Vietnam or who have integrated into Vietnamese society. It denotes a subgroup of the Khmer ethnic community living within Vietnam.
- Khmer Krom: A specific term often used to refer to ethnic Khmers native to the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhiều Việt gốc Khơ-me sinh sống ở đồng bằng sông Cửu Long. (Many Vietnamese of Khmer origin live in the Mekong Delta.)
- Cộng đồng Việt gốc Khơ-me có nền văn hóa và ngôn ngữ riêng biệt. (The Khmer-Vietnamese community has its own distinct culture and language.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in sociological, anthropological, and demographic contexts to discuss ethnicity, cultural integration, and minority groups within Vietnam.
- It can appear in official documents and discussions regarding ethnic policy and cultural heritage.
Variants and Related Words
- Người Khơ-me: (n) Khmer person. A more general term for an ethnic Khmer individual, which may not specify Vietnamese citizenship.
- Người Khmer Nam Bộ: (n) Khmer person of Southern Vietnam. A regional descriptor.
- Khmer Krom: (n) An alternative ethnonym specifically for the indigenous Khmer population of the Mekong Delta.
Synonyms
- Khmer-Vietnamese
- Vietnamese Khmer
- Khmer Krom (context-specific)
Related Concepts
- Dân tộc thiểu số: (n) Ethnic minority. The broader category to which this group belongs in Vietnam.
- Hội nhập: (n) Integration. A key concept when discussing the relationship of this community with the wider Vietnamese society.