philippines
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An archipelago in the southwestern Pacific Ocean: A large group of islands, comprising over 7,000 individual islands, located in Southeast Asia.
- A sovereign island country in Southeast Asia: A republic occupying this archipelago, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Geographical):
- The Philippines is known for its stunning beaches and diverse marine life.
- Typhoons frequently affect the eastern coasts of the Philippines.
Proper noun (Political/National):
- The Philippines gained full independence from the United States in 1946.
- She is a citizen of the Philippines.
Advanced Usage
- "The Philippines": The definite article "the" is always used when referring to the country. It is grammatically treated as a singular entity despite the "s" at the end.
- The Philippines is a founding member of ASEAN.
- Historical/Formal Context: The full official name "Republic of the Philippines" is used in formal documents and contexts.
- The treaty was signed between the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.
Variants and Related Words
- Filipino/Filipina (noun): A person from the Philippines. (Filipino is often used as a gender-neutral term or for males; Filipina specifies a female.)
- He is a Filipino working abroad.
- She is a talented Filipina artist.
- Filipino (adjective): Of or relating to the Philippines, its people, or culture.
- We enjoyed a traditional Filipino meal.
- Philippine (adjective): Of or relating to the Philippines. Often used in formal names.
- The Philippine Sea is to the east of the archipelago.
Synonyms
- The Philippine Islands: A historical and geographical term for the archipelago.
- Republic of the Philippines: The official name of the country.
- PIN (Philippine Islands): An obsolete abbreviation.
Notes on Usage
- The country name is always plural in form but singular in grammatical treatment when referring to the nation as a single entity.
- Incorrect:
- Correct:
- When referring to the islands as a geographical group, a plural verb can sometimes be used.
- The northern Philippines are less populated than the central islands.
Noun
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an archipelago in the southwestern Pacific including some 7000 islands
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a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946
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