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Phil

1 American  
[fil] / fɪl /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Philip.

phil- 2 American  

  1. variant of philo- before a vowel.

    philanthropy.
phil. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. philosophical.

  2. philosophy.

Phil. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. Bible. Philemon.

  2. Philip.

  3. Bible. Philippians.

  4. Philippine.

Phil. 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Philippians

  2. Philippines

  3. Philadelphia

  4. Philharmonic

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
phil. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. philosophy

  2. philharmonic

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Example Sentences

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Phil Foden pressed Konate when the ball went out to him and Silva was tasked with deciding which of the midfielders to press, Ryan Gravenberch or Alexis Mac Allister, something he did intelligently.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Dad rocker Phil Collins and reformed Britpop princes Oasis led the 2026 class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees who were announced on live US television on Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

"It could go anywhere. It could be anywhere," added the world number two, who also drew level with Americans Phil Mickelson and Lee Trevino on six majors.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Thus, Phil has delayed his consideration as a candidate by another five years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Uncle Phil takes the rocking chair in the corner.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

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