Meaning & use
Wats
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Buddhist temple complexes, especially in Thailand or Cambodia, that typically include a monastery and shrine buildings.
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Tourists in Bangkok often visit several ornate wats in a single day.
The wats of Siem Reap draw pilgrims and visitors from around the world.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from Thai and Khmer, 'wat' entered English as a loanword used specifically for Southeast Asian Buddhist temple complexes.
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temples
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