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Philippines
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A Southeast Asian island nation made up of thousands of islands, with Manila as its capital.
"She was born on one of the smaller islands in the Philippines."
"The Philippines gained independence from the United States in 1946."
How to Use Philippines
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe country in Southeast Asia — use "the Philippines" with the definite article, since it refers to the whole archipelago.
Common mistake
Always keep the article: say "the Philippines," not just "Philippines," when using it as a stand-alone place name in a sentence.
Common pairings
from the Philippines
the Philippine islands
Filipino culture
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Etymology
Named after King Philip II of Spain (Felipe in Spanish) by Spanish explorers in the 1500s.