Outer Tibet

English

Proper noun

Outer Tibet

1. (dated) the area of high ethnic Tibetan populations that is roughly equivalent to the Tibetan Autonomous Region

Usage notes

Used during the early 20th century, when the region of Greater Tibet was disputed, and Chinese control of Outer Tibet was theoretical, but control of Inner Tibet had more substance.

Coordinate terms

• Tibet
• Greater Tibet
• Inner Tibet
• South Tibet