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Definition of taiwanese

taiwanese

/ˌtaɪwəˈniːz/
Tai · wan · ese
Plural:Taiwanese
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taiwanese Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Taiwan, its inhabitants, or their culture and languages.

Example

"The night market is famous for its delicious Taiwanese street food."

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• noun

1

A native, citizen, or inhabitant of Taiwan, or a person of Taiwanese descent.

Example

"Many Taiwanese commute using the island's efficient high-speed rail network."

2

The variety of Southern Min (Hokkien) Chinese widely spoken in Taiwan, or more broadly any of the languages native to Taiwan.

Example

"Her grandmother speaks both Mandarin and Taiwanese fluently at home."

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• Rhymes for taiwanese

• Nearby Words

taiwan
taiwan habu
taiwan stink snake
taiwanese
tajikistan
taka
takable

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taiwanese. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taiwanese
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