Taiwanese

adjective

Tai·wan·ese ˌtī-wə-ˈnēz

-ˈnēs

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Taiwan or its people

Taiwanese noun

plural Taiwanese

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Taiwanese was in 1935

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“Taiwanese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Taiwanese. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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