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Definition of timor-leste

timor-leste

Adjective:Timorese
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A sovereign island country located in Southeast Asia, comprising the eastern half of the island of Timor, the Oecusse exclave, and the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco.

Word Nuance & Usage

While formally and internationally recognized as Timor-Leste, it is also widely referred to in English by its translated name, East Timor.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Timor-leste. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/timor--leste
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