# Taiwanese

/ˈtaɪwɑˈniz/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/taiwanese
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

relating to Taiwan, its people, or its language. You use this to describe things that come from or belong to the island of Taiwan.

For teachers: relating to the island of Taiwan, its inhabitants, or their culture and language. Often used attributively before a noun.

## Examples

- I love eating Taiwanese street food.
- The Taiwanese government recently announced new environmental policies to protect the island's unique coastline.
- Many international tech companies rely on Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing because of the high precision and efficiency found in their local factories.

## Usage notes

- When referring to the people as a group, it is used with the definite article ('the Taiwanese').

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