taiwan
noun
Simple meaning
A partly-recognized country in East Asia made up of a main island and 167 smaller islands.
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ˈtaɪˈwɑn
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Definition
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noun
A partly-recognized country in East Asia consisting of a main island and 167 smaller islands. Official name: Republic of China. Capital: Taipei.
disputed
A claimed province of China (People's Republic of China/mainland China) (from 1949).
A government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong
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The basic unit of money in Taiwan.
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A native or inhabitant of Taiwan.
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