1. tibet - Noun
2. Tibet - Proper noun
The Tibetan Plateau, a plateau region in Central Asia, where the Tibetan people traditionally live, encompassing what is now Tibet Autonomous Region (also called Xizang), most of Qinghai, the western half of Sichuan, a small part of Yunnan and a small part of Gansu in the People's Republic of China, and also the country of Bhutan, and the Indian regions of Sikkim and Ladakh.
Synonyms: Tibetan Plateau, Tibet Plateau
A mountainous country in Central Asia annexed by China.
Synonyms: The Hermit Kingdom, Hermit Kingdom
An autonomous region of China. Official name: Tibet Autonomous Region. Capital: Lhasa.
Synonyms: Tibet Autonomous Region, Xizang
tibet (plural tibets)
(archaic) A woolen fabric generally printed in colours; a heavy fabric used for the same purposes as furs, made of goat hair, black and finely curled.
After completing his intensive studies at Narthang he left to continue at specialist monasteries in Central Tibet, his grounding at Narthang was revered among many he encountered. Source: Internet
A filmmaker, an advocate for a Free Tibet, the Buddhist Yauch had directed many of the Beasties’ iconic videos, and took the band and the beloved art form of hip hop to a new level as the trio matured. Source: Internet
Administrative integration and conflict with Tibet, 1651–1728 To keep Bhutan from disintegrating, Ngawang Namgyal 's death in 1651 apparently was kept a carefully guarded secret for fifty-four years. Source: Internet
Aksai Chin, claimed by India to belong to Kashmir and by China to be part of Xinjiang, contains an important road link that connects the Chinese regions of Tibet and Xinjiang. Source: Internet
April June * April 3 The Nepalese invasion of Tibet starts the Nepalese–Tibetan War (1855-1856). citation * May 1 Van Diemen's Land separated administratively from New South Wales and granted self-government. Source: Internet
All salt came from Tibet in those days. Source: Internet