Siamese (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its people; "Siamese kings"; "different Thai tribes live in the north".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The ancient city of Ayutthaya is a testament to the grandeur of Siamese civilization.
- In the 19th century, the Siamese monarchy ruled over a kingdom that encompassed present-day Thailand, Laos, and parts of Malaysia and Cambodia.
- Siamese art and architecture have a distinctive style that reflects the cultural and religious heritage of Thailand.
- Different Siamese dialects are spoken throughout the country, reflecting regional variations in culture and identity.
- The traditional Siamese house is built on stilts to protect against floods and provide shade from the sun.
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Meaning 2
Of or relating to the languages of the Thai people; "Thai tones".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 3
Of or relating to Thailand; "the Thai border with Laos".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).