laotian

• Qui se rapporte au Laos, à son peuple, à sa culture ou à sa langue.

Relating to Laos, its people, culture, or language.

1. Relating to Laos or its peopleB1formal

   Of or pertaining to the country of Laos, its inhabitants, or their culture.

   laotien

   • The Laotian cuisine is known for its fresh herbs and sticky rice.
   • She is studying Laotian history at the university.
   • The festival featured traditional Laotian music and dance.

   Synonymeslao

• Nom désignant une personne du peuple lao, groupe ethnique bouddhiste vivant principalement au Laos et en Thaïlande, parlant la langue laotienne et apparenté aux Thaïs. Peut aussi désigner un citoyen ou un natif du Laos.

A noun referring to a member of a Buddhist people inhabiting the Mekong River area in Laos and Thailand, speaking the Lao language and related to the Thais.

nom propre

1. Person from LaosB1formal

   A native or inhabitant of Laos, or a person of Laotian descent.

   Personne du Laos

   • Many Laotians live in the Mekong River region.
   • She is a Laotian who moved to the United States last year.
   • The festival was celebrated by Laotians around the world.

   Synonymeslao

2. Member of the Lao ethnic groupB2formal

   A member of a Buddhist ethnic group primarily found in Laos and northeastern Thailand, speaking the Lao language.

   Laotien (ethnie)

   • The Laotians have a rich cultural heritage tied to Theravada Buddhism.
   • He is a Laotian from the Vientiane province.
   • Laotians share many traditions with the Thai people.

   Synonymeslao