Annamese

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌænəˈmiːz/

Definition

Relating to the former name of Vietnam or its people, particularly during the period of French colonial administration.

Examples

• The museum displayed several artifacts from the old Annamese kingdom.

• Historians often study Annamese records to understand the administrative structure of the 19th-century protectorate.

• The linguistic classification of the Annamese language is now more commonly referred to as Vietnamese.

Synonyms of Annamese

Words with a similar meaning to Annamese:

• Vietnamese
• Indochinese

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