Samdech
Samdech (Khmer: សម្តេច, UNGEGN: Sâmdéch, ALA-LC: Samṭec ) 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". 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"). Some members of the royal family and religious leaders also have "Samdech" as part of their title. In July 2016, the government ordered the media to use leaders' full titles.
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.
Known recipients
Monarchs
| Name | Position | Full title |
|---|---|---|
| Norodom Sihanouk | King of Cambodia | Preah Karuna Preah Bat Samdech Preah |
| Norodom Sihamoni | King of Cambodia | Preah Karuna Preah Bat Samdech Preah Baromneath |
Royalty
| Name | Position | Full title |
|---|---|---|
| Norodom Monineath | Queen Mother of Cambodia | Samdech Preah Mahaksatrey |
| Norodom Ranariddh | Prince of Cambodia | Samdech Krom Preah |
| Norodom Buppha Devi | Princess of Cambodia | Samdech Reachbotrey Preah Ream |
| Norodom Chakrapong | Prince of Cambodia | Samdech Preah Mohessara |
| Norodom Sirivudh | Prince of Cambodia | Samdech Krom Khun |
Politicians
| Name | Position | Full title | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hun Manet | Prime Minister of Cambodia | Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei | |
| Khuon Sodary | President of the National Assembly | Samdech Moha Rotsapheathikathipadi | |
| Hun Sen | Prime Minister of Cambodia | Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo | |
| Heng Samrin | President of the National Assembly | Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrey | |
| Say Chhum | President of the Senate | Samdech Vibol Sena Pheakdey | |
| Chea Sim | President of the Senate | Samdech Akka Moha Thomma Pothisal | |
| Kong Sam Ol | Minister of the Royal Palace | Samdech Chaufea Veang | |
| Sok An | Minister of the Council of Ministers | Samdech Vibol Panha | |
| Sar Kheng | Minister of Interior | Samdech Kralahom | |
| Tea Banh | Minister of National Defence | Samdech Pichey Sena | |
| Bun Rany | President of the Cambodian Red Cross | Samdech Kittiprittbandit | |
| Son Sann | Prime Minister of Cambodia | Samdech Borvor Setha Thipadei | |
| Nhiek Tioulong | Prime Minister of Cambodia | Samdech Chakrey Konhchara Thipadei | |
| Hun Neng | Provincial Governor of Kampong Cham | Samdech Oudom Tep Nhean | |
| Penn Nouth | Prime Minister of Cambodia | Samdech | |
| Chau Sen Cocsal Chhum | Prime Minister of Cambodia | Samdech | |
| Long Boret | Prime Minister of Cambodia | Samdech |
Religious leaders
| Name | Position | Full title | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tep Vong | Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia | Samdech Preah Sangharajadhipati | |
| Maha Ghosananda | Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia | Samdech Preah Maha Ghosanda | |
| Chuon Nath | Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia | Samdech Sangharaja Jhotañano | |
| Bour Kry | Supreme Patriarch of Thammayut Order | Samdech Preah Abhisiri Sugandha Mahasangharajadhipati |
References
See also
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