Zamboanga

American  

[zam-boh-ahng-guh] / ˌzæm boʊˈɑŋ gə /

noun

1. a seaport on SW Mindanao, in the S Philippines.

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Zamboanga British  

/ ˌzæmbəʊˈæŋɡə /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

At least 29 of more than 250 people onboard the M/V Lady Mary Joy 3 were killed in the blaze that raged through the ferry Wednesday while it was on an overnight trip from the southern Zamboanga city to Jolo town in Sulu province.

From Washington Times

At least 29 of more than 250 people onboard the M/V Lady Mary Joy 3 were killed in the blaze that raged through the ferry Wednesday night while it was on an overnight trip from the southern port city of Zamboanga to Jolo town in Sulu province.

From Seattle Times

The ferry was traveling to Jolo town in Sulu province from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire off Basilan close to midnight, Hataman said.

From Washington Times

The ferry was enroute to Jolo town in Sulu province from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire midway off Basilan close to midnight, he said.

From Seattle Times

That same day, Austin traveled to the Mindanao city of Zamboanga to visit the regional Philippine military command and about 150 U.S.

From Washington Post