Laotian

noun

Lao·​tian lā-ˈō-shən How to pronounce Laotian (audio) ˈlau̇-shən How to pronounce Laotian (audio)
1
: a native or inhabitant of Laos
also : lao sense 1
2
: lao sense 2
Laotian adjective

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Among Asian American youth aged 15 to 19 years old, suicide rates are highest among Korean, Vietnamese, and particularly Southeast Asian youths such as Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, et cetera. — Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 Then there is the growing dominance of omakase and excellent pizza, plus the appearance of restaurants serving Laotian, Uyghur, Caribbean, Syrian, fine-dining Central American and many other world cuisines. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024

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probably from French laotien, adjective & noun, from Lao

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Laotian was in 1847

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Laotian

noun
Lao·​tian lā-ˈō-shən How to pronounce Laotian (audio) ˈlau̇-shən How to pronounce Laotian (audio)
1
: a person born or living in Laos
also : lao sense 1
2
: lao sense 2
Laotian adjective
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