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Tibet
tih-BEHT
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A high-altitude region in Central Asia, largely within China, and home to the Tibetan people.
"They trekked through the mountains of Tibet."
How to Use Tibet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe mountainous region north of the Himalayas, known for its distinct culture, language, and Buddhist heritage.
Word Forms
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Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly from an Old Turkic word meaning "hilly, mountainous place."