philippines

Thân thiện

The Philippines is known for its beautiful beaches and clear blue waters.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an archipelago in the southwestern Pacific including some 7000 islands
2. a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Philippines
• Philippine Islands
• Republic of the Philippines