Philippines
See also philippines
English
Etymology
From Spanish Filipinas, from Felipe, the name of a King of Spain.
Pronunciation
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Proper noun
the Philippines
- The Republic of the Philippines, a Southeast Asian country comprised of over seven thousand islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Usage notes
- Normally used in the singular since it is the name of a country.
- Do not confuse with Philippians.
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Translations
Republic of the Philippines
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