Lao, Laotian
Lao as noun and adjective denotes the ethnic group and its language.
Laotian, used in a broader sense, refers to the country.
For instance, the Hmong are Laotian, not Lao.
Lao as noun and adjective denotes the ethnic group and its language.
Laotian, used in a broader sense, refers to the country.
For instance, the Hmong are Laotian, not Lao.