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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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Enormous signing bonuses were doled out to secure the services of superstar golfers Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith, Bryson DeChambeau and Rahm.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Catholics, like Leticia Velasquez, withdrew support for President Trump over the AI image, while others, like Phil Liquori, defended him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Phil Parkinson's side sit four points adrift of sixth place, with four games to play.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 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

I love my parents and Uncle Phil very much, and I know I’m lucky to have them.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

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