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Formosa (Noun)

Meaning

An island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • Formosa was an alternate name used for Taiwan in the past due to its historic connections with Portuguese explorers who gave it the name meaning beautiful island.
  • Historians believed the island of Formosa played a pivotal role in regional maritime trade throughout history.
  • When the Dutch took over Formosa in 1624, the economy flourished, establishing an influential European settlement.
  • Although once predominantly indigenous and with early Chinese influences, the colonial powers brought additional diverse populations to Formosa, impacting its society and architecture.
  • Early travelers from Portugal documented that they came upon an attractive landscape that reflected why Formosa became synonymous with its poetic definition, a 'beautiful island'.

Synonyms

  • Taiwan

Related Words

  • Formosan (adjective)
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