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Singapore

/ˌsɪŋ(g)əˈpɔər/
/ˈsɪŋəpɔ/
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Definitions of Singapore
  1. noun
    an island to the south of the Malay Peninsula
    synonyms: Singapore Island
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    island
    a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
  2. noun
    a country in southeastern Asia on the island of Singapore; achieved independence from Malaysia in 1965
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    Asian country, Asian nation
    any one of the nations occupying the Asian continent
  3. noun
    the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports
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    national capital
    the capital city of a nation
Pronunciation
US
/ˌsɪŋ(g)əˈpɔər/
UK
/ˈsɪŋəpɔ/
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