Taiwan
ˌtaɪˈwɑːn
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Definition of Taiwan - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
geographyisland in East Asia between China and the Philippine Sea
  • Taiwan is famous for its beautiful landscapes.
Formosa Republic of China
2.
politicsRaregovernment established on the island in 1949Rare
  • Taiwan has its own democratic government.
Formosa Republic of China ROC
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Expressions with Taiwan

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produced or manufactured in Taiwan
This phone is made in Taiwan.
official currency of Taiwan
The New Taiwan dollar is strong against the US dollar.
body of water between Taiwan and mainland China
Ships cross the Taiwan Strait every day.

Origin of Taiwan

Chinese, Tai (terrace) + wan (bay)

Terms with Taiwan included in their meaning

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geography
the main landmass of China excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan
politics
the government on the island of Taiwan
geography
district in New Taipei, Taiwan
immigration
person who immigrated to Taiwan after 1987
type of tree
tree native to Taiwan and southeastern China, used for fragrant oils
language
hokkien dialect spoken around a Chinese port and in Taiwan
Formosan tongue
language spoken by indigenous people in Taiwan
language family
related to a group of languages in Taiwan

Examples of Taiwan in a sentence

  • The cuisine in Taiwan is diverse and delicious.
  • Taiwan is recognized by a few countries.
  • The trade agreement with Taiwan was signed last week.

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  1. French:Taïwan, ...
  2. German:Taiwan, ...
  3. Italian:Taiwan, ...
  4. Spanish:Taiwán, ...
  5. Portuguese:Taiwan, ...
  6. Chinese:台湾, ...
  7. Japanese:台湾, ...
  8. Arabic:تايوان, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַאיְווָאן, טַיְווַאן, ...
  10. Russian:Тайвань, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Тайвань, ...
  12. Hindi:ताइवान, ...

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