Jinûmêr
Taiwan

Taiwan

(Îngilîzî)

  1. (neuter) Taiwan (a partly-recognized country in East Asia consisting of a main island and 167 smaller islands)
  2. (neuter) Taiwan (an island between the Taiwan Strait and Philippine Sea in East Asia)

Pircarînî

C2
Etîmolojî (Îngilîzî)

In summary

The modern form "Taiwan" may possibly be from English Taiwan, or reminiscent of older forms like Tayouan, perhaps from Siraya.

Related words

Taywan

چین

تایوان

Republiek China

Formosa

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