manila
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
The capital and largest city of the Philippines.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
məˈnɪlə
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Definition
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noun
The capital city of the Philippines; the regional capital of Metro Manila, in the island of Luzon.
The capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon
loosely
Metro Manila, the National Capital Region (NCR).
figuratively
The national government or administrative authority of the Philippines.
Fiber made from abaca (Manila hemp), used to make ropes and manila paper.
loosely
The entirety of Luzon.
adjective
Made of manila paper or material like it.
Yellow-brown; colored like manila paper.
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