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