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Samdech

Samdech (Khmer: សម្តេច, UNGEGN: Sâmdéch, ALA-LC: Samṭec [sɑmɗac]) is a Cambodian honorific bestowed by the King of Cambodia to individuals deemed to have made significant contributions to the nation. It roughly translates as "lord".[1] It is often accompanied by a longer title; for instance, Prime Minister Hun Sen's full title is Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen (meaning "Lord Supreme Military Commander Hun Sen").[2] Some members of the royal family and religious leaders also have "Samdech" as part of their title.[3][4] In July 2016, the government ordered the media to use leaders' full titles.[1]

The title used to be a rarity as under King Norodom Sihanouk's first reign (1941–1955), only four politicians had received the title including Penn Nouth, Nhiek Tioulong, Son Sann, and Chau Sen Cocsal Chhum, all of whom have served as prime minister.[5]

Known recipients

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Monarchs

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NamePositionFull title
Norodom SihanoukKing of CambodiaPreah Karuna Preah Bat Samdech Preah
Norodom SihamoniKing of CambodiaPreah Karuna Preah Bat Samdech Preah Baromneath

Royalty

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NamePositionFull title
Norodom MonineathQueen Mother of CambodiaSamdech Preah Mahaksatrey
Norodom RanariddhPrince of CambodiaSamdech Krom Preah
Norodom Buppha DeviPrincess of CambodiaSamdech Reachbotrey Preah Ream
Norodom ChakrapongPrince of CambodiaSamdech Preah Mohessara
Norodom SirivudhPrince of CambodiaSamdech Krom Khun

Politicians

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NamePositionFull titleRef
Hun ManetPrime Minister of CambodiaSamdech Moha Borvor Thipadei[6]
Khuon SodaryPresident of the National AssemblySamdech Moha Rotsapheathikathipadi[7]
Hun SenPrime Minister of CambodiaSamdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo[1]
Heng SamrinPresident of the National AssemblySamdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrey[8]
Say ChhumPresident of the SenateSamdech Vibol Sena Pheakdey[9]
Chea SimPresident of the SenateSamdech Akka Moha Thomma Pothisal[10]
Kong Sam OlMinister of the Royal PalaceSamdech Chaufea Veang[11]
Sok AnMinister of the Council of MinistersSamdech Vibol Panha[12]
Sar KhengMinister of InteriorSamdech Kralahom[9]
Tea BanhMinister of National DefenceSamdech Pichey Sena[13]
Bun RanyPresident of the Cambodian Red CrossSamdech Kittiprittbandit[2]
Son SannPrime Minister of CambodiaSamdech Borvor Setha Thipadei[5]
Nhiek TioulongPrime Minister of CambodiaSamdech Chakrey Konhchara Thipadei[14]
Hun NengProvincial Governor of Kampong ChamSamdech Oudom Tep Nhean[15]
Penn NouthPrime Minister of CambodiaSamdech[5]
Chau Sen Cocsal ChhumPrime Minister of CambodiaSamdech[16]
Long BoretPrime Minister of CambodiaSamdech

Religious leaders

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NamePositionFull titleRef
Tep VongSupreme Patriarch of CambodiaSamdech Preah Sangharajadhipati[17]
Maha GhosanandaSupreme Patriarch of CambodiaSamdech Preah Maha Ghosanda[18]
Chuon NathSupreme Patriarch of CambodiaSamdech Sangharaja Jhotañano[4]
Bour KrySupreme Patriarch of Thammayut OrderSamdech Preah Abhisiri Sugandha Mahasangharajadhipati[19]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "In a Title Fight, Phnom Penh Orders the Press to Use 'Samdech' for Top Government Officials". Radio Free Asia. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Welcome, Lord Prime Minister: Cambodian media told to use leader's full royal title". The Guardian. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Statement by His Royal Highness Samdech Krom Preah Norodom Ranariddh The First Prime Minister of Kingdom of Cambodia". asean.org. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Chuon Nath: Guardian of Cambodian culture". Phnom Penh Post. 8 April 2011.
  5. ^ a b c "If a Republican Can Be a Samdech, Why Not CPP Leaders?". The Cambodia Daily. 22 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Prime Minister Hun Manet granted the title "Samdech"". Khmer Times. 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Prime Minister Hun Manet granted the title "Samdech"". Khmer Times. 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei HENG SAMRIN sent a congratulating letter to H.E. Mr. Li Zhanshu, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and China". mfaic.gov.kh. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. 20 July 2018.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ a b "'Samdech' titles given to Chhum and Kheng". Phnom Penh Post. 15 June 2015.
  10. ^ "Passing of Former President of the Senate of Cambodia Samdech Chea Sim". mofa.go.jp. 9 June 2015.
  11. ^ "Samdech Chaufea Veang Kong Sam Ol Holds a Religious Ceremony to Celebrate King's Birthday". Tourism Cambodia. 14 May 2015.
  12. ^ "H.E. Sok An Awarded the Title of "Samdech Vibol Panha"". pressocm.gov.kh. 14 March 2017.
  13. ^ "Defence Minister Tea Banh gets 'Samdech' honorific". Phnom Penh Post. 31 July 2017.
  14. ^ "Obituary: Samdech Chakrey Nhiek Tioulong 1908–96". Phnom Penh Post. 14 June 1996.
  15. ^ "Hun Neng Appointed as "Samdech Oudom Tep Nhean"". Fresh News. 7 May 2022.
  16. ^ "Samdech Chau Sen Cocsal, ancien Premier ministre". Le Petit Journal Cambodge. 26 January 2009.
  17. ^ "Great Supreme Patriarch". The Phnom Penh Post. 15 December 2006.
  18. ^ "Venerable Maha Ghosananda". Khmer-Buddhist Educational Assistance Project. Archived from the original on 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
  19. ^ "His Holiness Samdech Bour Kry Receives Vietnamese President". pressocm.gov.kh. 26 February 2019.

See also

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