Definition

1. Noun:
   • A native village in Malaysia: A "kampong" is a traditional village or settlement, typically found in Malaysia and other parts of Southeast Asia. It often refers to a small, rural community.
   • An enclosed area or compound: In a broader historical or regional context, it can also refer to a fenced or enclosed living area.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The tour visited a traditional kampong to see local crafts. (The tour visited a traditional village to see local crafts.)
  • His family has lived in the same kampong for generations. (His family has lived in the same native village for generations.)

Advanced Usage

• "Kampong spirit": This phrase refers to a strong sense of community and neighborly cooperation, reminiscent of life in a traditional village.
  • The residents showed great kampong spirit by helping each other after the flood. (The residents showed a great sense of community by helping each other after the flood.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kampung: This is the standard Malay spelling of the word.
  • The word 'kampung' is commonly used in Indonesia and Malaysia. (The word 'kampung' is commonly used in Indonesia and Malaysia.)

Synonyms

• Village: A small community in a rural area.
• Settlement: A place where people establish a community.
• Hamlet: A small village.

Related Phrases

• Kampong Ayer: Literally "Water Village," a famous historical settlement of houses on stilts in Brunei.
  • Kampong Ayer is a cultural landmark in Brunei. (Kampong Ayer is a cultural landmark in Brunei.)

Noun

1. a native village in Malaysia