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