What does "east timor" mean?

A country in Southeast Asia occupying half the island of Timor. Official name: Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Capital: Dili.

What is a synonym for "east timor"?

Common synonyms include: timor.

Pronounced //iːst tiːmɔː//.

/iːst tiːmɔː/ name

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Proper Noun

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A country in Southeast Asia occupying half the island of Timor. Official name: Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Capital: Dili.

Calque of Portuguese Timor-Leste.