siam

word

Definition

Siam is the former name of the country now known as Thailand, used until 1939, and sometimes refers to related historical periods, geography, or people.

Usage & Nuances

More common in historical or academic contexts; 'Siam' is rarely used for modern Thailand. Appears in phrases like 'Siamese cat' or 'the Kingdom of Siam.' Not used for present-day official references.

Spanish: Siam (antiguo nombre de Tailandia)Portuguese (BR): Sião (nome antigo da Tailândia)Portuguese (PT): Sião (nome antigo da Tailândia)Chinese (Simplified): 暹罗（泰国的旧称）Chinese (Traditional): 暹羅（泰國的舊稱）Hindi: सियाम (थाईलैंड का पुराना नाम)Arabic: سيام (الاسم القديم لتايلاند)Bengali: সিয়াম (থাইল্যান্ডের প্রাচীন নাম)Russian: Сиам (старое название Таиланда)Japanese: シャム（タイ王国の旧名）Vietnamese: Xiêm (tên cũ của Thái Lan)Korean: 시암 (태국의 옛 이름)Turkish: Siyam (Tayland'ın eski adı)Urdu: سیام (تھائی لینڈ کا پرانا نام)Indonesian: Siam (nama lama Thailand)

Example Sentences

Siam was the former name of Thailand.

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The Kingdom of Siam became Thailand in 1939.

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Many old maps show the country as Siam.

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I was surprised to learn that Thailand used to be called Siam.

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Did you know that 'Siamese twins' comes from the old name Siam?

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Some traditional Thai stories are still set in Siam.

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