Singapore

[ sing-guh-pawr, -pohr, sing-uh- ]

noun

1. an island on the Strait of Singapore, off the S tip of the Malay Peninsula.
2. an independent republic comprising this island and a few adjacent islets: member of the Commonwealth of Nations; formerly a British crown colony (1946–59) and member of the federation of Malaysia (1963–65). 220 sq. mi. (570 sq. km). : Singapore.
3. a seaport in and the capital of this republic.

Singapore

/ ˌsɪŋɡə-; ˌsɪŋəˈpɔː /

noun

1. a republic in SE Asia, occupying one main island and over 50 small islands at the S end of the Malay Peninsula: established as a British trading post in 1819 and became part of the Straits Settlements in 1826; occupied by the Japanese (1942–45); a British colony from 1946, becoming self-governing in 1959; part of the Federation of Malaysia from 1963 to 1965, when it became an independent republic (within the Commonwealth). Official languages: Chinese, Malay, English, and Tamil. Religion: Buddhist, Taoist, traditional beliefs, and Muslim. Currency: Singapore dollar. Capital: Singapore. Pop: 5 460 302 (2013 est). Area: now over 700 sq km (270 sq miles), increased in recent years as a result of land reclamation schemes
2. the capital of the republic of Singapore: a major international port; administratively not treated as a city

Singapore

1. An island republic in Southeast Asia at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula .

Notes

It is one of the world's biggest and busiest ports.

Though only 225 square miles in size, it is a major economic power in Asia .

A British colony from 1946 to 1959, Singapore then became independent.

Other Words From

• Singa·pore·an noun adjective

Example Sentences

Did the airline file a flight plan that took account of the weather en route from Surabaya, Indonesia, to Singapore?

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Dozens of tearful family members huddled at the Surabaya and Singapore airports, anxiously awaiting news of loved ones.

From The Daily Beast

It was supposed to land in Singapore at 8:57 a.m. local time.

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Just to make sure the President of Singapore had a good story to go home with.

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Users include the Singapore navy: What small-warship commander would turn down a 1,000-foot mast?

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The rebel general opportunely arrived in Singapore at or about the time of the outbreak of American-Spanish hostilities.

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The Insurgent Navy, consisting of four small steamers purchased in Singapore and a few steam-launches, dwindled away to nothing.

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On the 3rd of September we ran into the port of Singapore; but it was so late in the evening, that we could not disembark.

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In conclusion, I must remark that Singapore will shortly become the central point of all the Indian steamers.

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Government gives a premium of a hundred dollars, and the Society of Singapore Merchants a similar sum for every tiger killed.

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