Timor

//tiːmɔː// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An island in the Sundas.
  2. 2
    A locality in the Upper Hunter council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia.
  3. 3
    A locality in the Shire of Central Goldfields, central Victoria, Australia.

Example

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

Etymology

From Malay Timor, from timur (“east”).

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