Republic of the Philippines
- proper noun
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República de Filipinas
- Clark Air Base, Angeles, Pampanga Province, Republic of the Philippines, Philippines Independence Day, Sunday, 12 June 1994, 1147 hours local.
Examples
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The Republic of the Philippines is known for its beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage.
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Major General Richard "Rat" Stone was the commander of the now disbanded Thirteenth Air Force—the principal American air defense, air support, and logistics support organization in the Republic of the Philippines.
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Tourists flock to the Republic of the Philippines to experience its vibrant festivals and delicious cuisine.
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The Republic of the Philippines consists of over 7,000 islands and has a diverse population.
Synonyms
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A country in Southeast Asia made of over seven thousand islands
A group of many islands in the western Pacific Ocean that form the country the Philippines
Surface Forms
Morphology
republic + of + the + Philippines
The phrase denotes the political entity formed by the country named 'Philippines' and is transparently composed from 'republic' (a state governed by elected representatives) + 'of'/'the' + 'Philippines' (the country). The 'Republic of X' naming pattern is a common, predictable country-name construction across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Republic of the Philippines takes its name from two parts: Republic, meaning a country whose leaders are chosen by the people, and Philippines, the name Spanish sailors gave to the islands for King Philip II. When the islands became independent, they kept this official name to show they were a nation ruled by their own people.