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Imperial Manila

Imperial Manila

8.2
A part of Manila with old government, church, and fort buildings from Spanish rule
  • proper noun
translation icon : Manila imperial
  • During colonial times, Imperial Manila was the center of Spanish authority in the islands.

Examples

  • The architecture in Imperial Manila reflects Spanish colonial influence.

  • Tourists often explore the churches and forts of Imperial Manila.

  • Many important events in Philippine history took place in Imperial Manila.

  • Many tourists visit Imperial Manila to see its historic sites.

  • During colonial times, Imperial Manila was the center of Spanish authority in the islands.

  • Many important events in Philippine history took place in Imperial Manila.

  • Tourists often explore the churches and forts of Imperial Manila.

Surface Forms

Imperial Manila main

Morphology

imperial + Manila

The phrase literally combines 'imperial' (relating to empire or dominance) with 'Manila', so a learner who knows both words can infer that it describes Manila as a dominant, centralized power. However, the specific pejorative political nuance (criticism of centralization and neglect of the provinces) and its usage as a socio-political label are culture-specific and not fully predictable from the words alone.

Etymology

Imperial Manila uses Imperial to mean empire rule and Manila to mean the city that was the Spanish capital with big government houses, churches and forts. That's why the phrase points to the historical 'center of power' and famous old buildings.