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Laotian

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La·o·tian  (l-shn, loushn)
adj.
1. Of or relating to Laos or its people, language, or culture.
2. Of or relating to the Lao people.
n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Laos.
2. A Lao.

Laotian [ˈlaʊʃɪən], Lao [laʊ]
n
1. (Social Science / Peoples) pl Laotians, Lao, Laos a member of a Buddhist people of Laos and NE Thailand, related to the Thais
2. (Linguistics / Languages) the language of this people, closely related to Thai
adj
(Social Science / Peoples) (Linguistics / Languages) (Placename) of or relating to this people or their language or to Laos
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.LaotianLaotian - a member of a Buddhist people inhabiting the area of the Mekong River in Laos and Thailand and speaking the Lao language; related to the Thais
Lao People's Democratic Republic, Laos - a mountainous landlocked communist state in southeastern Asia; achieved independence from France in 1949
Asian, Asiatic - a native or inhabitant of Asia
Adj.1.Laotian - of or relating to Laos or its people; "the Laotian Prime Minister"; "Laotian refugees"
Translations
Laotian [ˈlaʊʃɪən]
A. ADJlaosiano
B. Nlaosiano/a m/f
Laotian [leɪˈəʊʃən]
adjlaotien(ne)
n
(= person) → Laotien(ne) m/f
(= language) → laotien m
Laotian
adjlaotisch
nLaote m, → Laotin f
Laotian [ˈlaʊʃɪən] adj & nlaotiano/a
Laotian [ˈlaʊʃɪən] adj & nlaotiano/a


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