Luzon

American  

[loo-zon, loo-sawn] / luˈzɒn, luˈsɔn /

noun

1. the chief island of the Philippines, in the N part of the group. 40,420 sq. mi. (104,688 sq. km). Manila.

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Luzon British  

/ luːˈzɒn /

noun

1. the main and largest island of the Philippines, in the N part of the archipelago, separated from the other islands by the Sibuyan Sea: important agriculturally, producing most of the country's rice, with large forests and rich mineral resources; industrial centres at Manila and Batangas. Capital: Quezon City. Pop: 39 500 000 (2000). Area: 108 378 sq km (41 845 sq miles)

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Luzon

It also builds upon the Luzon Economic Corridor efforts, an initiative by the Philippines, U.S. and Japan to invest in transportation, clean energy, semiconductor supply chains and other critical industries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

The military's statement said that box extended "up to the northern tip of Luzon, particularly Mavulis Island", which hosts small Philippine navy and marine detachments.

From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026

Filipino queens including Manila Luzon and Marina Summers also paid tribute.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2025

As the storm moved on, it crossed open water and hit land again on the main island of Luzon.

From NewsForKids.net ● Nov. 19, 2024

On February 4, 1899, American soldiers opened fire on Filipinos in Manila, a city on the island of Luzon.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly