Kampuchea (Noun)
Meaning
A nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Kampuchea, officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, was a nation in southeastern Asia under French rule until 1946.
- The history of Kampuchea dates back to the ancient Khmer Empire, which was a powerful and influential force in the region.
- After gaining independence from France in 1953, Kampuchea continued to struggle with internal conflicts and external pressures.
- In 1975, Kampuchea was renamed Democratic Kampuchea under the communist regime of the Khmer Rouge.
- The term Kampuchea is still used to refer to the country, particularly in reference to its historical and cultural heritage.