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Caloocan

Caloocan

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A city and suburb of Manila in the Philippines
  • proper noun
: Caloocan
  • I initially prepared myself for a 5-hour ride, leaving Caloocan at quarter to 11 a.m.

Examples

  • The train from Manila stops at several stations, including Caloocan.

  • I, of course, have deluded myself that the trip will be shorter than that, especially since one of the drivers in Caloocan had given us an unrealistic ETA.

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  • But before reaching the place, we have to, of course, commute from Victory Liner in Caloocan (to take the Sta. Cruz-bound bus).

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  • Caloocan is a bustling city located in the northern part of Caloocan.

  • Visiting Caloocan gives you a glimpse of the vibrant culture of the Philippines.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Caloocan comes from a Tagalog place name, often seen as Kalookan, and one popular story says it means 'place nearby' or 'nearby area'. So a helpful way to remember Caloocan is to think of it as the city just next to and close to Manila.