Definition

Proper noun: * The Kingdom of Cambodia: The official name for the Southeast Asian nation commonly known as Cambodia. It refers to the country as a sovereign state and constitutional monarchy.

Usage

• The term "Kingdom of Cambodia" is used in formal, official, and diplomatic contexts to refer to the country.
• It is the nation's official name as used by its government and in international relations.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The ambassador presented his credentials to the Kingdom of Cambodia.
  • A new trade agreement was signed between our country and the Kingdom of Cambodia.
  • The official name of the country is the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Advanced Usage

• "The Kingdom of": This prefix is a formal designation for a monarchy. In the case of Cambodia, it was restored with the reinstatement of the monarchy in 1993.

Variants and Related Words

• Cambodia (Proper noun): The common, short-form name for the Kingdom of Cambodia.
  • We are traveling to Cambodia next month.
• Kampuchea (Proper noun): A former official name (Democratic Kampuchea) used during the late 1970s.
• Khmer (Noun/Adjective): Pertaining to the dominant ethnic group and official language of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
  • She is studying Khmer history.

Synonyms

• Cambodia: The standard synonym in general usage.
• Kampuchea: A historical synonym, now less common.

Related Phrases

• The King of Cambodia: The head of state of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
• The Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia: The official title of the country's administrative body.

Noun

1. a nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946