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I believe that the Tibetans should have the right to control their own destinies and decide for themselves whether they want to be part of China or not. But this view isn't shared by most Chinese, or even the leaders of most Western democracies. As long as the Communist Party is in power, there is little hope for Tibet.
Ma Jian

Meaning of "Tibet" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TIBET

Tibet  [tɪˈbɛt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TIBET

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tibet is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TIBET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tibet

Tibet

Tibet is a plateau region in Asia, north-east of the Himalayas, in the People's Republic of China. It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people as well as some other ethnic groups such as Monpas, Qiang, and Lhobas, and is now also inhabited by considerable numbers of Han and Hui people. Tibet is the highest region on Earth, with an average elevation of 4,900 metres. "Greater Tibet" as claimed by Tibetan exile groups Tibetan autonomous areas, designed by the P.R. China Tibet Autonomous Region, within the P.R. China Chinese-controlled, claimed by India as part of Aksai Chin Indian-controlled, claimed by the China as part of Tibet A.R. Other areas historically within Tibetan cultural sphere Tibet emerged in the 7th century as a unified empire, but it soon divided into a variety of territories. The bulk of western and central Tibet was often at least nominally unified under a series of Tibetan governments in Lhasa, Shigatse, or nearby locations; these governments were at various times under Mongol and Chinese overlordship.

Definition of Tibet in the English dictionary

The definition of Tibet in the dictionary is an autonomous region of SW China; formerly a theocracy and the centre of Lamaism: Europeans strictly excluded in the 19th century; invaded by China in 1950; rebellion against Chinese rule suppressed and the Dalai Lama fled to India; military rule imposed after continued demands for independence; consists largely of a vast high plateau between the Himalayas and Kunlun Mountains. Capital: Lhasa. Pop: 2 700 000. Area: 1 221 601 sq km Chinese names: Xizang Autonomous Region, Sitsang.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TIBET


abet
əˈbɛt
alphabet
ˈælfəˌbɛt
barbette
bɑːˈbɛt
bet
bɛt
beth
bɛt
drabette
dræˈbɛt
overbet
ˌəʊvəˈbɛt
quodlibet
ˈkwɒdlɪˌbɛt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TIBET

Tiber
Tiberias
Tiberis
Tiberius
Tibesti
Tibesti Massif
Tibetan
Tibetan mastiff
Tibetan poppy
Tibetan spaniel
Tibetan terrier
Tibeto-Burman

WORDS THAT END LIKE TIBET

aleph-bet
analphabet
barbet
Courbet
Cyrillic alphabet
flibbertigibbet
gambet
gibbet
International Phonetic Alphabet
Latin alphabet
phonetic alphabet
rabbet
Roman alphabet
sherbet
sorbet
Tebet
thibet
you bet
zerumbet
zibet

Synonyms and antonyms of Tibet in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Tibet» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TIBET

Find out the translation of Tibet to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Tibet from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Tibet» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

西藏
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Tíbet
570 millions of speakers

English

Tibet
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तिब्बत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تِيبَت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Тибет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Tibete
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তিব্বত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Tibet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tibet
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tibet
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

チベット
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

티베트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tibet
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Tây Tạng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திபெத்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तिबेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tibet
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Tibet
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Tybet
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Тибет
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Tibet
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Θιβέτ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Tibet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Tibet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Tibet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Tibet

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TIBET»

The term «Tibet» is very widely used and occupies the 14.753 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TIBET» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Tibet

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10 QUOTES WITH «TIBET»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Tibet.
1
Shinzo Abe
I swear I will do everything in my power to change the situation in Tibet where human rights are being suppressed. Tibet seeks freedom and democracy and we agree on those values.
2
Sam Brownback
It is time for the government of China to stop holding innocent religious figures in captivity merely for peacefully protesting China's occupation of Tibet.
3
Joan Chen
The lowest budget U.S. films are ten times times better than shooting in Tibet.
4
Alex Chiu
In fact, Tibet is one of the most popular European tourist attraction of asia.
5
Richard Gere
In saving Tibet, you save the possibility that we are all brothers, sisters.
6
Jinato Hu
Tibet is a beautiful and richly endowed region of our great motherland.
7
Martin Jacques
Already 2008 has proved a tumultuous year in terms of global perceptions of China, and there are still 59 days to go until the Beijing Olympics. The tragedy of the Sichuan earthquake followed hard on the heels of the riots in Tibet and the demonstrations surrounding the Olympic torch relay.
8
Martin Jacques
The question is not whether Tibet should be independent but the extent of the autonomy that it is allowed. Tibet has been firmly ensconced as part of the Chinese empire since the Qing dynasty's military intervention in Tibet in the early 18th century.
9
Ma Jian
I believe that the Tibetans should have the right to control their own destinies and decide for themselves whether they want to be part of China or not. But this view isn't shared by most Chinese, or even the leaders of most Western democracies. As long as the Communist Party is in power, there is little hope for Tibet.
10
Rosemary Mahoney
A majority of my blind students at the International Institute for Social Entrepreneurs in Trivandrum, India, a branch of Braille Without Borders, came from the developing world: Madagascar, Colombia, Tibet, Liberia, Ghana, Kenya, Nepal and India.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TIBET»

Discover the use of Tibet in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Tibet and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Contemporary Tibet: Politics, Development, and Society in a ...
Contemporary Tibet explores essential themes and issues concerning modern Tibet. It presents fresh material from various political viewpoints and data from original surveys and field research.
Barry Sautman, June Teufel Dreyer, 2006
2
A History of Modern Tibet, 1913-1951: The Demise of the ...
Scholars and students of Asian history will find this work an invaluable resource and interested readers will appreciate the clear explanation of highly polemicized, and often confusing, historical events.
Melvyn C. Goldstein, 1991
3
An Account of Tibet: The Travels of Ippolito Desideri of ...
First published in 1932. As well as an extensive introduction, this edition contains notes to all four books, a bibliographical index, a general index and an index of Tibetan words.
Ippolito Desideri, Filippo De Filippi, 1937
4
China's Tibet Policy
An important new study by a leading Tibetan scholar of the historical Sino-Tibetan relationship - traditionally two rival and interlocked states.
Dawa Norbu, 2012
5
Islam and Tibet: Interactions Along the Musk Routes
The first encounters between the Islamic world and Tibet took place in the course of the expansion of the Abbasid Empire in the eighth century. The significance of these interactions has been long ignored in scholarship.
Anna Akasoy, Charles S. F. Burnett, Ronit Yoeli-Tlalim, 2011
6
The Making of Modern Tibet
This new edition is enriched by striking photographs and a comprehensive updating of the issues that have emerged since the publication of the first edition. On the original edition.
A. Tom Grunfeld, 1996
7
In Secret Tibet
First published in 1934, this tale of a barely known Mongolia reveals a land of the godkings, bandits and unexplored wilderness.
Theodore Illion, 1991
8
Trekking in Tibet: A Traveler's Guide
An indispensable trekking guide to Tibet, including a detailed history, latest travel information, equipment lists, and more
Gary McCue, 2010
9
Authenticating Tibet: Answers to China's 100 Questions
This work brings together responses to a booklet published by the Chinese government in 1989, which sought to counter criticism of their occupation of Tibet.
Anne-Marie Blondeau, Katia Buffetrille, 2008
10
Imagining Tibet: Perceptions, Projections, and Fantasies
Where did such ideas come from and why did they change? Imagining Tibet represents the first comprehensive attempt to explore such portrayals of Tibet in their aesthetic, intellectual, and political dimensions.
Thierry Dodin, Heinz Räther, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TIBET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Tibet is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Prominent Tibetan monk dies in Chinese prison
Tenzin Delek Rinpoche was serving a life sentence, according to the Central Tibetan Administration, which operates out of the Indian city of Dharamsala. «CNN, Jul 15»
2
US supports 'independence forces' in Tibet: Chinese official
BEIJING: While the US has stated publicly that Tibet is a part of China, yet it supports "Tibet independence forces", a senior Chinese official has said. And in an ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
3
Tibet's tough road ahead
The 80th birthday Monday of the Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader, is an occasion to celebrate the life of an extraordinary individual. Since his flight from Tibet ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
4
Don?t Get Your Hopes Up, Tibet: Why Obama's Meeting With The …
Tibet-related issues bear on the core interests and national feelings of China. We are against the interference in China's domestic affairs by any country using ... «Daily Beast, Feb 15»
5
Are there signs of a thaw between China and the exiled Dalai Lama …
DHARMSALA, India — The Dalai Lama said Thursday that informal talks with the Chinese are continuing over his possible return to his homeland of Tibet — if ... «Washington Post, Oct 14»
6
Miss Tibet 2013 is from Wisconsin — and she's never been to Tibet
And there are those who say the very idea of a beauty pageant betrays Tibet's Buddhist roots. In 2004, the prime minister of the government-in-exile declared it ... «Public Radio International, Jun 14»
7
No Self-Immolations by Locals in Tibet, Says Senior Chinese …
At the National People's Congress (NPC) annual confab currently underway in Beijing, Padma Choling, one of the highest-ranking Tibetan officials in China, ... «TIME, Mar 14»
8
Obama meets Dalai Lama, offers support for Tibetan rights
Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, during an October 2013 visit to Australia. He backs an approach of neither assimilation nor independence for ... «Al Jazeera America, Feb 14»
9
Tibet: Chinese police 'fired into protesters'
At least 60 Tibetans were injured after Chinese police fired into a crowd of protesters, rights group Free Tibet and US-based Radio Free Asia report. «BBC News, Oct 13»
10
Search for Tibet miners after landslide buries huts
Rescuers have yet to find any survivors after a landslide early on Friday buried 83 Chinese miners as they slept near the Tibetan capital, Lhasa,. Chinese ... «BBC News, Mar 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Tibet [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/tibet>. Apr 2024 ».
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