Singapore
Singapore (name) means an island and city-state in Southeast Asia, located off the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula; a former British crown colony and state of Malaysia (1963-1965). Official name: Republic of Singapore. Example: “Singapore just feels like a hollow city compared to Malaysia," the reluctant Sinkie declared. […] He added that Singapore life is dull compared to Malaysia's.”
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"_____ just feels like a hollow city compared to Malaysia," the reluctant Sinkie declared. […] He added that Singapore life is dull compared to Malaysia's.
Etymology
From Malay Singapura, from Sanskrit सिंहपुर (siṃhá-pura), from सिंह (siṃha, “lion”) + पुर (pura, “city”).
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What does “Singapore” mean?
The word “Singapore” means an island and city-state in Southeast Asia, located off the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula; a former British crown colony and state of Malaysia (1963-1965). Official name: Republic of Singapore.
How do you pronounce “Singapore”?
“Singapore” is pronounced SIH-nguh-paw (/ˈsɪŋəpoɹ/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Singapore”?
Depending on how it is used, “Singapore” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Singapore” come from?
The word “Singapore” comes from Sanskrit. From Malay Singapura, from Sanskrit सिंहपुर (siṃhá-pura), from सिंह (siṃha, “lion”) + पुर (pura, “city”).
Is “Singapore” a common word?
“Singapore” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Singapore” have?
“Singapore” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an island and city-state in Southeast Asia, located off the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula; a former British crown colony and state of Malaysia (1963-1965). Official name: Republic of Singapore.
Is "Singapore" a city or a country?
Singapore is both. It is a city-state, meaning a single city that functions as an independent, sovereign country. It is an island nation off the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia.
What is the difference between "Singapore" and "Singaporean"?
"Singapore" is the name of the country and city, while "Singaporean" is the adjective and the word for a person from Singapore. You would say "Singapore's economy" but "a Singaporean citizen."
What are "Singapore noodles"?
Singapore noodles, or Singapore-style noodles, is a dish of thin rice vermicelli stir-fried with curry powder, vegetables, and meat or seafood. Despite the name, it is more commonly found on Cantonese restaurant menus than in Singapore itself.
Is "Singapore" always capitalized?
Yes. As the proper name of a country and city, "Singapore" is always written with a capital S. It keeps the capital even in the food name "Singapore noodles."
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