Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Singapore Island: The main island of the Republic of Singapore, located to the south of the Malay Peninsula. It is the primary landmass and the most populous island of the country.

Usage

• Singapore Island is used as a specific geographical name to refer to the principal island of the nation of Singapore. It is often used in geographical, historical, and political contexts to distinguish the main island from the country's other smaller islands.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term is typically used in formal or descriptive writing. In everyday conversation, people often simply say "Singapore" to refer to the main island, especially when the context is clear that they are talking about the physical island rather than the city or the nation-state.

Variants and Related Words

• Singapore: The name of the sovereign city-state and country, which includes Singapore Island and over 60 smaller islets.
• Pulau Ujong: The native Malay name for Singapore Island, meaning "island at the end" (of the Malay Peninsula).

Synonyms

• Main island of Singapore: A descriptive synonym.
• Pulau Ujong: The historical and indigenous name.

Notes on Meaning

• Singapore Island refers specifically to the landmass. It is distinct from:
  • The Republic of Singapore (the sovereign state).
  • The city of Singapore (the urban area located on the island).
• The term emphasizes the geographical entity rather than the political or urban entity.

Noun

1. an island to the south of the Malay Peninsula