manila

Meanings

• noun

  The large city and historic center of the Philippines, located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay.

  - "Manila is the capital city of the Philippines."
  - "I lived in Manila for a year."
  - "The port of Manila is one of the busiest in the world."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with manila
filia , hila , milia

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Variants

List of all variants of manila that leads to same result
manila , manilas , manilla , Manila , Manila hemp , Manila hemps , manila paper , manila papers , abaca , abacas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Malay word 'manihal' meaning 'trading post'. Manila was a significant trading city during the Spanish colonial period.

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Trivia

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1. Manila is the second-most populous city in the Philippines.

2. Manila is located on the eastern coast of Manila Bay.

3. Manila was founded in 1571.

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Related Concepts

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1. Manila Bay: A large bay located in the southwestern part of Luzon Island, Philippines, where Manila City is situated.

2. Spanish colonial period: The period during which Spain ruled the Philippines from the late 16th century to the late 19th century.

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Culture

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Manila is the cultural, economic, and political hub of the Philippines. It is known for its rich history, diverse population, and vibrant arts and culture scene. Manila has been the setting for numerous novels, poems, and films.

How to Memorize "manila"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map of the Philippines with Manila marked as the capital city.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Manila with the Philippines and the capital city.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Manila is the capital city of the Philippines' to remember the meaning.

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