Word Study
thai
CIDE DICTIONARY
thai, n.
The language of Thailand (Siam); it is a member of the Tai group of languages. [PJC]
thai, a.
- Of or pertaining to the Thai language, a member of the Tai group of languages. [PJC]
- Of or pertaining to Thailand or its people. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
thai, n. & adj.
--n. (pl. same or Thais)
1 a a native or national of Thailand in SE Asia; a member of the largest ethnic group in Thailand. b a person of Thai descent.
2 the language of Thailand.
--adj. of or relating to Thailand or its people or language.
--n. (pl. same or Thais)
1 a a native or national of Thailand in SE Asia; a member of the largest ethnic group in Thailand. b a person of Thai descent.
2 the language of Thailand.
--adj. of or relating to Thailand or its people or language.
Etymology
Thai, = free
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