taipeh

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Definition

Noun 1. The capital city of Taiwan (Republic of China): Taipei is the political, economic, and cultural center of Taiwan. It is located in the northern part of the island.

Usage
  • Taipei is a major city in East Asia.
  • The National Palace Museum is a famous cultural institution in Taipei.
  • Many international flights arrive at Taoyuan International Airport, which serves the Taipei metropolitan area.
Advanced Usage
  • "Greater Taipei": This term refers to the larger metropolitan area encompassing Taipei City and the surrounding New Taipei City.
    • The population of Greater Taipei is over 7 million.
  • Used historically in the context of the Republic of China (Nationalist China) after its government relocated there in 1949.
Variants and Related Words
  • Taipei City: The official name of the special municipality.
  • Taipei 101: A famous skyscraper and landmark in the Xinyi District of Taipei.
Synonyms
  • Capital of Taiwan
Notes
  • The spelling "Taipeh" is an older romanization. The modern and most common spelling is Taipei.
Noun
  1. the capital of Nationalist China; located in northern Taiwan