noun
- plural of kampong; villages or settlements in Malaysia and Indonesia, typically consisting of houses built close together
Usage: chiefly used in Southeast Asian English; also spelled 'kampung' in Indonesian
Examples
- The kampongs along the river were home to fishing families.
- Many traditional kampongs in Malaysia have been preserved as cultural heritage sites.
- She grew up in one of the small kampongs outside the city.
- The kampongs featured traditional wooden houses and communal gathering spaces.
- Tourism has brought changes to some of the older kampongs in the region.