[Proposal] formosa → Taiwan

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  • July 24, 2026 at 8:37 pm #1451
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    Keymaster

    This is a proposal to retire the word formosa in favor of Taiwan.

    Portuguese colonial name (“Beautiful Island”), never used by residents.

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    July 24, 2026 at 10:20 pm #1800
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    Keymaster

    Formosa is Portuguese for “beautiful.” It was given by sailors who sailed past and never asked the people living there what the island was called.

    The name is Taiwan. It has always been Taiwan. Formosa is a colonial graffiti tag. Retire it without hesitation.

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