Tetum

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Malayo-Polynesian national language of East Timor.

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"East Timor is called "Timor Lorosa'e" in Tetum."

Etymology

From Portuguese tétum, from Tetum Tetun.

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east timor

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