Philippines
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Name — A Southeast Asian island nation made up of thousands of islands, with Manila as its capital.
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How to use Philippines
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
from the Philippines
the Philippine islands
Filipino culture
Etymology
Named after King Philip II of Spain (Felipe in Spanish) by Spanish explorers in the 1500s.
Full origin of Philippines →Frequently asked questions
What does “Philippines” mean?
The word “Philippines” means a Southeast Asian island nation made up of thousands of islands, with Manila as its capital. In plain terms, the country in Southeast Asia — use "the Philippines" with the definite article, since it refers to the whole archipelago.
How do you pronounce “Philippines”?
“Philippines” is pronounced FIHL-ih-peenz (/ˈfɪl.ə.piːnz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Philippines” in a sentence?
Here is “Philippines” used in a sentence: “She was born on one of the smaller islands in the Philippines.”
What part of speech is “Philippines”?
“Philippines” is a name.
Where does the word “Philippines” come from?
The word “Philippines” dates back to around 1500 and comes from Spanish. Named after King Philip II of Spain (Felipe in Spanish) by Spanish explorers in the 1500s.
Is “Philippines” a common word?
“Philippines” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Do you say "the Philippines is" or "the Philippines are"?
Although the name ends in "s" and refers to many islands, the country is treated as a single unit, so you say "the Philippines is." It also takes the definite article "the." For example: "The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia."
What is the difference between "Philippines" and "Filipino"?
"Philippines" is the name of the country, the Southeast Asian island nation whose capital is Manila. "Filipino" is the word for a person from that country and for its adjective and national language. So a Filipino lives in the Philippines.
What do you call someone from the Philippines?
A person from the Philippines is called a Filipino. The form "Filipina" is often used for a woman, and "Filipinos" is the plural for a group. "Filipino" is also used as the adjective, as in "Filipino cuisine."
What is the capital of the Philippines?
The capital of the Philippines is Manila. The country is made up of thousands of islands in Southeast Asia.
