Khmer Language
Linguistic Classification Khmer, also known as Cambodian, is an Austroasiatic language spoken natively by the Khmer people. β
Number of Speakers Approximately 17 million native speakers as of 2019. β
Official Status Khmer is the official and national language of Cambodia. β
Writing System The Khmer script, used for writing the language, is one of the oldest in the region, tracing its origins back to the Brahmi script of ancient India. β