Zamboanga

[ zam-boh-ahng-guh ]

/ ˌzæm boʊˈɑŋ gə /

noun

a seaport on SW Mindanao, in the S Philippines.

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Examples from the Web for zamboanga

Then followed a month of cable repairing, which took us again to Zamboanga, Iligan, and Cagayan.
A Woman's Journey through the Philippines|Florence Kimball Russel
This year saw considerable sickness in the garrison of Jolo; a large number of patients were removed to Zamboanga and 318 to Cebu.
The History of Sulu|Najeeb M. Saleeby
An expedition set sail, with the sultan on board, and went as far as Zamboanga, but accomplished nothing.
A History of the Philippines|David P. Barrows
Troops located at Zamboanga could be sent to any place in the department more quickly than from any other point.
The Story of General Pershing|Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) Tomlinson

Sibugay is the name of the large bay east of the Zamboanga peninsula.
Studies in Moro History, Law, and Religion|Najeeb M. Saleeby

British Dictionary definitions for zamboanga

Zamboanga

/ (ˌzæmbəʊˈæŋɡə) /

noun

a port in the Philippines, on SW Mindanao on Basilan Strait: founded by the Spanish in 1635; tourist centre, with fisheries. Pop: 716 000 (2005 est)

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