Manila
Americannoun
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a seaport in and the capital of the Philippines, on W central Luzon. Man.
noun
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the chief port of the Philippines, on S Luzon on Manila Bay: capital of the republic until 1948 and from 1976; seat of the Far Eastern University and the University of Santo Tomas (1611). Pop: 10 677 000 (2005 est)
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a type of cigar made in this city
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(often not capital) short for Manila hemp Manila paper
Example Sentences
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The presidential communications office in Manila didn’t respond to a request for comment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Mae Anne Clarisse Bacquiano, manager of a BYD showroom in the suburbs of Manila, said foot traffic at the dealership was "at another level".
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Valencia added that Manila had raised the alleged poisoning with Beijing at a recent meeting but had received no formal response.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Arnedo said he booked a round trip to Manila this summer for about 2,000 Canadian dollars, or the equivalent of roughly $1,438, in late January.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Eight long weeks out of Batavia the Astrea anchored in Manila Harbor.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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