Lao
[lou]
/laʊ/
noun
,
plural
Laos
[louz]
/laʊz/
(
Show IPA
).
(
especially collectively
)
Lao
for 1.
1.
a member of a people of Laos and northern Thailand.
2.
the language of these people, belonging to the Thai group of languages.
British Dictionary definitions for
Lao
Lao
/
laʊ
/
adjective, noun
1.
another name for
Laotian
LAO
abbreviation
1.
Laos (international car registration)
Laotian
/
ˈlaʊʃɪən
/
noun
1.
(
pl
)
Laotians,
Lao,
Laos.
a member of a Buddhist people of Laos and NE Thailand, related to the Thais
2.
the language of this people, closely related to Thai
adjective
3.
of or relating to this people or their language or to Laos
Related Abbreviations for
Lao
LAO
Laos (international vehicle ID)
left anterior oblique [projection]
limited attack options
local area office
local area operations