Lion City

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English

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Etymology

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From the literal English meaning of Singapore's name, which derives from Malay singa ("lion") and pura ("city"), from Sanskrit सिंह (siṃhá, lion) and पुर (pura, city).

Proper noun

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Lion City

  1. (informal) Singapore.
    • 2008, Helen Oon, Singapore, New Holland, →ISBN, page 5:
      Singapore is a place to be included on any traveller's itinerary, whether for pleasure or business. Its manifold attractions lure over six million visitors to the Lion City every year.