timor

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Timor is the largest island in the Lesser Sunda archipelago.

Definition

Proper noun An island in Indonesia, part of the Malay Archipelago. It is the largest and most eastern island in the Lesser Sunda Islands group.

Usage

"Timor" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the island. It is often mentioned in geographical, historical, or political contexts. * The island of Timor is divided between two sovereign nations. * The colonial history of Timor is complex. * They studied the unique ecosystems of eastern Timor.

Advanced Usage

• Political Division: The island is politically divided. The eastern half is the independent nation of Timor-Leste (East Timor), while the western half belongs to Indonesia as part of East Nusa Tenggara province. This division is a central aspect of modern references to the island.
  • The conflict on the island of Timor led to the birth of a new nation.
• Historical Context: Timor has a history of Portuguese and Dutch colonial rule, which led to its current political division.
  • The Portuguese influence on Timor lasted for centuries.

Variants and Related Words

• Timorese (adjective): Of or relating to the island of Timor or its people.
  • Timorese culture is diverse.
• Timor-Leste: The official name for the independent country comprising the eastern part of the island (East Timor).
• West Timor: The name for the western, Indonesian-administered part of the island.

Synonyms

• Island (general term, but not a specific synonym)

Related Phrases

(This word, as a proper noun for a specific place, does not have phrasal verbs or idioms in the conventional sense.)

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Noun

1. an island in Indonesia in the Malay Archipelago; the largest and most eastern of the Lesser Sunda Islands

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