1. Timorese - Adjective
2. Timorese - Proper noun
of or relating to or characteristic of Timor or its inhabitants
Source: WordNetAdditionally, some other languages and variants, such as Haitian Creole and Timorese Portuguese use velar and glottal fricatives instead of traditional rhotics, too. Source: Internet
A guerrilla war ensued from 1975 to 1999 between Indonesian and pro-independence forces, during which tens of thousands of East Timorese and some foreign civilians were killed. Source: Internet
Featuring a statue of an East Timorese in traditional dress, breaking the chains round his wrists, the monument has not been demolished. Source: Internet
He led the Timorese delegation at an important joint workshop with UNTAET on 1 March 2000 to tease out a new strategy, and identify institutional needs. Source: Internet
Indonesia was heavily criticised between 1975 and 1999 for allegedly suppressing human rights in East Timor, and for supporting violence against the East Timorese following the latter's secession and independence in 1999. Source: Internet
Media coverage of the 1991 Dili Massacre helped revitalise international support for the East Timorese independence movement. Source: Internet