Philippines

[ fil-uh-peenz, fil-uh-peenz ]

/ ˈfɪl əˌpinz, ˌfɪl əˈpinz /

noun (used with a plural verb)

an archipelago of 7083 islands in the Pacific, SE of China: formerly (1898–1946) under the guardianship of the U.S.; now an independent republic. 114,830 sq. mi. (297,410 sq. km). Capital: Manila.

Also called Phil·ip·pine Is·lands

[fil-uh-peen ahy-luhndz] /ˈfɪl əˌpin ˈaɪ ləndz/ . Formerly Com·mon·wealth of the Phil·ip·pines

[kom-uhn-welth uhvthuh-fil-uh-peenz] /ˈkɒm ənˌwɛlθ ʌv ðə ˈfɪl əˌpinz/ . Official name Re·pub·lic of the Phil·ip·pines

[ri-puhb-lik uhvthuh-fil-uh-peenz] /rɪˈpʌb lɪk ʌv ðə ˈfɪl əˌpinz/ .

Origin of Philippines

Named in 1544 by Ruy López de Villalobos (about 1500–44), Spanish explorer, who called the archipelago Las Islas Filipinas after Prince Philip of Austria, the Prince of Asturias at the time (later he became King Philip II of Spain)

Words nearby Philippines

Philippians, Philippic, Philippics, Philippine, Philippine mahogany, Philippines, Philippine Sea, Philippopolis, philippus, Philips, Philip the Bold

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Example sentences from the Web for Philippines

Another American officer, Capt. Edwin Glenn, was convicted of cruelty in a non-fatal turn-of-the-century case in the Philippines.
The Luxury Homes That Torture and Your Tax Dollars Built|Michael Daly|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After two years in the Philippines, he returned and they married, moving ‘back east’ to Iowa, and then to Kansas City.
Those Kansas City Blues: A Family History|Katie Baker|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was, in fact, the very first person to text me after he heard of the devastating typhoon that hit the Philippines.
Life as an Undocumented Immigrant|Jose Antonio Vargas|April 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the Philippines, during Apocalypse, Brando had an earphone thing where they fed him lines.
Robert Duvall on His Storied Career, His New Movie, and Why He’s Ditching the GOP|Marlow Stern|March 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

They pushed us into Cuba and then the Philippines, where we slaughtered a quarter-million people.
Obama and the Munich Katrinas|Michael Tomasky|November 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In reality there was nothing novel about the issuing of such an order in the Philippines.
The Philippines Past and Present (Volume 2 of 2)|Dean Conant Worcester
The opponents based their objections mainly on what they considered the bad policy and dishonesty of retaining the Philippines.
The Hero of Manila|Rossiter Johnson
It was Easter week, and on this shore the first Mass was celebrated in the Philippines.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
The third group contains the great isle of Mindinao, Soloo, and most of the southern Philippines.
Robert Kerr's General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 18|William Stevenson
In the Philippines the setting of cane points is renewed each year, with few exceptions, and the planting is comparatively close.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman

British Dictionary definitions for Philippines

Philippines

/ (ˈfɪlɪˌpiːnz, ˌfɪlɪˈpiːnz) /

noun

Republic of the Philippines (functioning as singular) a republic in SE Asia, occupying an archipelago of about 7100 islands (including Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, and Negros): became a Spanish colony in 1571 but ceded to the US in 1898 after the Spanish-American War; gained independence in 1946. The islands are generally mountainous and volcanic. Official languages: Filipino, based on Tagalog, and English. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: peso. Capital: Manila. Pop: 105 720 644 (2013 est). Area: 300 076 sq km (115 860 sq miles)Related word: Filipino

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Philippines

Philippines

Republic in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, comprising over seven thousand islands. Its capital and largest city is Manila.

notes for Philippines

The Spanish held control of the islands until 1898, when they were transferred to the United States after the Spanish-American War.

notes for Philippines

Named for Philip II, king of Spain during the sixteenth century.

notes for Philippines

Occupied by the Japanese during World War II, the islands were liberated by Allied troops under General Douglas MacArthur.

notes for Philippines

Although Philippine independence had long been an important political issue, the country did not gain full independence until 1946.

notes for Philippines

The country was under the virtual dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos from 1965 until 1986, when he was forced into exile in the United States.

notes for Philippines

It continues to be plagued by allegations of corruption in high places and by a Muslim insurgency.

单词	philippines
释义	Philippines [ fil-uh-peenz, fil-uh-peenz ] / ˈfɪl əˌpinz, ˌfɪl əˈpinz / noun (used with a plural verb) an archipelago of 7083 islands in the Pacific, SE of China: formerly (1898–1946) under the guardianship of the U.S.; now an independent republic. 114,830 sq. mi. (297,410 sq. km). Capital: Manila. Also called Phil·ip·pine Is·lands [fil-uh-peen ahy-luhndz] /ˈfɪl əˌpin ˈaɪ ləndz/ . Formerly Com·mon·wealth of the Phil·ip·pines [kom-uhn-welth uhvthuh-fil-uh-peenz] /ˈkɒm ənˌwɛlθ ʌv ðə ˈfɪl əˌpinz/ . Official name Re·pub·lic of the Phil·ip·pines [ri-puhb-lik uhvthuh-fil-uh-peenz] /rɪˈpʌb lɪk ʌv ðə ˈfɪl əˌpinz/ . Origin of Philippines Named in 1544 by Ruy López de Villalobos (about 1500–44), Spanish explorer, who called the archipelago Las Islas Filipinas after Prince Philip of Austria, the Prince of Asturias at the time (later he became King Philip II of Spain) Words nearby Philippines Philippians, Philippic, Philippics, Philippine, Philippine mahogany, Philippines, Philippine Sea, Philippopolis, philippus, Philips, Philip the Bold Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Philippines Another American officer, Capt. Edwin Glenn, was convicted of cruelty in a non-fatal turn-of-the-century case in the Philippines. The Luxury Homes That Torture and Your Tax Dollars Built\|Michael Daly\|December 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST After two years in the Philippines, he returned and they married, moving ‘back east’ to Iowa, and then to Kansas City. Those Kansas City Blues: A Family History\|Katie Baker\|October 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He was, in fact, the very first person to text me after he heard of the devastating typhoon that hit the Philippines. Life as an Undocumented Immigrant\|Jose Antonio Vargas\|April 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In the Philippines, during Apocalypse, Brando had an earphone thing where they fed him lines. Robert Duvall on His Storied Career, His New Movie, and Why He’s Ditching the GOP\|Marlow Stern\|March 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They pushed us into Cuba and then the Philippines, where we slaughtered a quarter-million people. Obama and the Munich Katrinas\|Michael Tomasky\|November 26, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In reality there was nothing novel about the issuing of such an order in the Philippines. The Philippines Past and Present (Volume 2 of 2)\|Dean Conant Worcester The opponents based their objections mainly on what they considered the bad policy and dishonesty of retaining the Philippines. The Hero of Manila\|Rossiter Johnson It was Easter week, and on this shore the first Mass was celebrated in the Philippines. The Philippine Islands\|John Foreman The third group contains the great isle of Mindinao, Soloo, and most of the southern Philippines. Robert Kerr's General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 18\|William Stevenson In the Philippines the setting of cane points is renewed each year, with few exceptions, and the planting is comparatively close. The Philippine Islands\|John Foreman British Dictionary definitions for Philippines Philippines / (ˈfɪlɪˌpiːnz, ˌfɪlɪˈpiːnz) / noun Republic of the Philippines (functioning as singular) a republic in SE Asia, occupying an archipelago of about 7100 islands (including Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, and Negros): became a Spanish colony in 1571 but ceded to the US in 1898 after the Spanish-American War; gained independence in 1946. The islands are generally mountainous and volcanic. Official languages: Filipino, based on Tagalog, and English. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: peso. Capital: Manila. Pop: 105 720 644 (2013 est). Area: 300 076 sq km (115 860 sq miles)Related word: Filipino Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Philippines Philippines Republic in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, comprising over seven thousand islands. Its capital and largest city is Manila. notes for Philippines The Spanish held control of the islands until 1898, when they were transferred to the United States after the Spanish-American War. notes for Philippines Named for Philip II, king of Spain during the sixteenth century. notes for Philippines Occupied by the Japanese during World War II, the islands were liberated by Allied troops under General Douglas MacArthur. notes for Philippines Although Philippine independence had long been an important political issue, the country did not gain full independence until 1946. notes for Philippines The country was under the virtual dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos from 1965 until 1986, when he was forced into exile in the United States. notes for Philippines It continues to be plagued by allegations of corruption in high places and by a Muslim insurgency. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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