Timorese
adjective
of or relating to Timor.
Timorese
American
[tee-maw-reez, -rees]
/ ˌti mɔˈriz, -ˈris /
adjective
noun
Timorese
plural
timorese
British
/ ˌtiːmɔːˈriːz /
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
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Etymology
Origin of Timorese
Example Sentences
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Roy Setiawan, chair of the Timorese Association Inclusive Support, said the community was “heartbroken”.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2024
When Indonesia invaded the former Portuguese colony in 1975, only around 20% of East Timorese people were Catholic.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2024
The East Timorese voted for independence from a brutal occupation by neighbouring Indonesia in a 1999 U.N.-supervised referendum, and the country was officially recognised by the United Nations in 2002, making it Asia's youngest democracy.
From Reuters ● Nov. 11, 2022
Few Timorese wanted to speak, but those who did voiced support for him.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2022
In the short term, the government must also address continuing problems related to the crisis of 2006, especially the displaced Timorese.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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