East Timor


Definition: Meaning of, East Timor in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / iːst ˈtiːmɔː /

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  1. a territory in the south east Indian Ocean, formerly a Portuguese colony, but claimed by Indonesia since 1975. In 1999 the East Timorese population voted to become independent. This led to violence between opposing groups, and the UNITED NATIONS took temporary control of the country. It became an independent nation in 2002.
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