luzon

Thân thiện

Luzon is the largest island in the Philippines.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the main island of the Philippines

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