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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIsleño del Estrecho de Torres
Pronunciation / Transliteration: isˈleɲo del esˈtɾetʃo de ˈtoɾes
"Los isleños del Estrecho de Torres tienen una cultura vibrante."
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2 senses- 1
A member of the Indigenous peoples of the Torres Strait Islands, known for their distinct cultural practices and languages.
"The Torres Strait Islanders have a rich tradition of art and music that reflects their maritime heritage." - 2
The cultural identity and community associated with the Torres Strait Islands.
"The festival celebrated the vibrant culture of Torres Strait Islanders, showcasing traditional dances and foods."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Torres Strait Islander' refers to the Indigenous peoples of the Torres Strait Islands, located between the northern tip of Queensland, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. The name derives from the Torres Strait, named after the Spanish explorer Luis Vaez de Torres, who navigated the area in the 17th century. The term has evolved to encompass the unique cultural identity and heritage of these communities.
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Insulaire du détroit de Torres
Transliteration: ɛ̃sy.lɛʁ dy de.tʁɛ də tɔʁ
"Les Insulaires du détroit de Torres ont une culture riche."
Torres-Strait-Inselbewohner
Transliteration: ˈtɔʁəsˌʃtʁaɪ̯t ˈɪnzl̩bəˌvoːnɐ
"Die Torres-Strait-Inselbewohner haben eine einzigartige Kultur."
Isolano dello Stretto di Torres
Transliteration: izolaːno dello ˈstreːto di ˈtorres
"Gli isolani dello Stretto di Torres hanno una tradizione culturale ricca."
Isleño del Estrecho de Torres
Transliteration: isˈleɲo del esˈtɾetʃo de ˈtoɾes
"Los isleños del Estrecho de Torres tienen una cultura vibrante."
Insular do Estreito de Torres
Transliteration: ĩsuˈlaʁ du esˈtɾeitu dʒi ˈtoɾes
"Os insulares do Estreito de Torres têm uma cultura rica."
टॉरेस स्ट्रेट द्वीपवासी
Transliteration: ṭāres sṭreṭ dvīpavāsī
"टॉरेस स्ट्रेट द्वीपवासी अपनी समृद्ध संस्कृति के लिए जाने जाते हैं।"
托雷斯海峡岛民
Transliteration: tuō léi sī hǎi xiá dǎo mín
"托雷斯海峡岛民有着丰富的文化传统。"
토레스 해협 원주율
Transliteration: to-re-seu hae-hyeob won-ju-yul
"토레스 해협 원주율은 독특한 문화를 가지고 있습니다."
トレス海峡の島民
Transliteration: toresu kaikyō no shāmin
"トレス海峡の島民は豊かな文化を持っています。"
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