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Definition of Lao
1. Adjective. Of or relating to a member of the Buddhist people inhabiting the Mekong river in Laos and Thailand.
2. Noun. A member of a Buddhist people inhabiting the area of the Mekong River in Laos and Thailand and speaking the Lao language; related to the Thais.
Exact synonyms: Laotian
Group relationships: Lao People's Democratic Republic, Laos
Generic synonyms: Asian, Asiatic
Derivative terms: Laotian
Group relationships: Lao People's Democratic Republic, Laos
Generic synonyms: Asian, Asiatic
Derivative terms: Laotian
3. Noun. The Tai language of a Buddhist people living in the area of the Mekong River in Thailand and Laos.
Generic synonyms: Tai
Definition of Lao
1. Noun. A person of Lao ethnicity. ¹
2. Proper noun. The official language of Laos (closely related to Thai). ¹
3. Adjective. Of, from, or pertaining to Laos, the '''Lao''' people or the '''Lao''' language. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Lao
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