English Explanatory Dictionary

Chinese Taipei

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A name under which the Republic of China (Taiwan) participates in international organisations.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Chinese Taipei

Etymology

1970s, Chinese + Taipei. From being a Chinese state (an open-ended reference either to the territory being actually occupied by the Republic of China (Taiwan), being claimed by the People's Republic of China (mainland China), both, or similar) whose capital is Taipei (derived from Wade–Giles).

Synonyms

TPE

Derived words

TPE
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