The 2022 Cambodian Dictionary has been officially launched, compiling 44,697 words and 31,073 terms, and has been published in print and digital formats to make it accessible to all.

On Monday, the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) officially launched the book with the National Council of Khmer Language (NCKL). The 2022 Cambodian Dictionary was compiled by NCKL with the involvement of experts.

To ensure it is accessible to all citizens, it has also been released in digital format so it can be read on smartphones and computers in an increasingly digital world.

Sok Touch, RAC president, said, “I’m so excited to see many supporters in this work, especially as it can push our commitment to complete our interim mission of researching to offer benefits for all relevant institutions.”

Touch said RCA and NCKL have spent the last five years working on the project, including production and subject lounges, as well as a number of works that continue to be completed.

Vongsey Vissoth, a deputy prime minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, said he is delighted to see the Khmer language develop and become more modern in the digital context.

“This new dictionary compilation is absolutely important in helping to compile record conservation contributions and develop the Cambodian language and literature to preserve the modest family of Cambodians,” Vissoth added.

He urged citizens to continue to consider the problems in response to modern needs and social situations, especially with regard to global contexts, economics, science, information, and technology.

Hean Sokhom, NCKL president, said the dictionary update process builds on the Cambodian dictionary of the High Priest, Governor Choun Nat..

“In this generation, Cambodians can access dictionaries on their phones and computers everywhere. In addition, there is the development of language, and Cambodia needs to adapt to new systems in the digital world. This shows love, care, and conversation to promote our language,” he added.

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