Laotian

noun

1
: a native or inhabitant of Laos
also : lao sense 1
2
Laotian adjective

Examples of Laotian in a Sentence

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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 Thai plus Laotian equals something special at Padaek in Arlington Ceibo is a neighborhood draw that deploys a few fine-dining tricks, like sending out a gift from the kitchen once you’re seated. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023 While nearly 75% of Taiwanese Americans have a bachelor’s degree, the number is less than 20% for those who are Hmong, Cambodian, or Laotian. Usha Lee McFarling, STAT, 21 Nov. 2023 For superb Laotian and other Southeast Asian food, go to Lao Lane Xang or Lao Lane Xang 2, which are across the street from each other. R.o. Kwon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2023 The Laotian Embassy in Washington did not respond to a request for comment. Shibani Mahtani, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023 Neither China’s Foreign Ministry or the Laotian Embassy in Washington responded to a requests for comment. Christian Shepherd, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2023 Data shows that 29% of Vietnamese, 18% of Laotian and 16% of Cambodian American adults have bachelor’s degrees or higher, compared to 54% of Asian Americans overall. Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 30 June 2023

Word History

Etymology

probably from French laotien, adjective & noun, from Lao

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Laotian was in 1847

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Cite this Entry

“Laotian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Laotian. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

Laotian

noun
1
: a person born or living in Laos
also : lao sense 1
2
Laotian adjective
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