luzon
Definition
Noun: 1. The main island of the Philippines: Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. It is the northernmost major island and contains the nation's capital, Manila.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is located on the island of Luzon.
- The geography of Luzon features extensive mountain ranges and fertile plains.
- Many important historical events in the Philippines took place on Luzon.
Advanced Usage
- "in Luzon": Used to specify a location within the island.
- Mount Pinatubo, a famous volcano, is in Luzon.
- "of Luzon": Used to denote something belonging to or characteristic of the island.
- The economy of Luzon is highly diversified.
Variants and Related Words
- Luzonian (adj, informal): Sometimes used to describe something or someone from Luzon.
- The Luzonian climate varies from tropical in the coasts to temperate in the highlands.
Synonyms
- Main island: (when referring to its primary status within the Philippine archipelago).
Related Phrases
- Northern Luzon: Refers to the northern region of the island.
- Central Luzon: Refers to the central plains region of the island.
- Southern Luzon: Refers to the southern region of the island, including the Bicol Peninsula.
Noun
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the main island of the Philippines
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