Timor leste
from portugis
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From portugis
Definition
A country in Southeast Asia
Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese 'Timor Leste', which literally means 'East East'. This name reflects the Portuguese colonial history in the region, where the word 'Timor' originates from the Malay word 'timur', meaning the direction of the sunrise.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name