Cebu
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- proper noun
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Cebú
- The city of Cebu serves as a hub for commerce and transportation in the central Philippines.
- Cebu City
- Sinulog in Cebu
- Cebu in the Philippines
Examples
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The small-scale indigenous fuelwood plantations on Cebu represent some of the most successful sustainable systems in the Philippines.
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The business is also growing as evidenced by its retail outlets in Quezon City, Cebu, and Davao.
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One particular destination he was located at was Cebu in the Philippines.
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By contrast, erosion caused by road building and expansion of Cebu City is increasing.
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One ship has reached Mindanao, two more made it to Cebu.
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Consider Cebu, the booming industrial city in the central Philippines.
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Cebu is 220 kilometers long and has a maximum width of only 40 kilometers.
Academic text (1994) -
Gay Aida Dumaguing (a.k.a. Gigi) is a 25-year-old Filipina freelance SEO expert from Cebu, Philippines.
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Cebu is a major seaport and city in the Philippines, known for its bustling trade and vibrant culture.
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Visitors to Cebu often enjoy its beautiful beaches and rich history during their travels.
Synonyms
A large port city on Cebu Island in the Philippines
Compounds
- Philippine
A strong plant fiber from the Philippines used to make coarse rope and sacks
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cebu probably comes from an old local name Sugbo, which many people say meant 'to wade' or 'to march' in the island language. Picture people and small boats moving through the shallow harbor—this movement helps explain why the city by the sea is called Cebu.