Taiwanese
7 synonyms for Taiwanese, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to Taiwan, its people, or its culture.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Relating to Taiwan, its people, or its culture.
“She grew up eating Taiwanese street food.”
Formosan
Chinese
Etymology
From Taiwan plus the suffix -ese.
Full origin of Taiwanese →Frequently asked questions
What does “Taiwanese” mean?
The word “Taiwanese” means relating to Taiwan, its people, or its culture. In plain terms, relating to Taiwan, a person from Taiwan, or the local Hokkien-based language spoken there.
How do you pronounce “Taiwanese”?
“Taiwanese” is pronounced teye-wuh-NEEZ (/ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Taiwanese” in a sentence?
Here is “Taiwanese” used in a sentence: “She grew up eating Taiwanese street food.”
What part of speech is “Taiwanese”?
Depending on how it is used, “Taiwanese” can be an adjective, a noun and a name.
Is “Taiwanese” a common word?
“Taiwanese” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Taiwanese” have?
“Taiwanese” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Taiwan, its people, or its culture.
