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Singapore

DEFINITIONS OF: Singapore

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n an island to the south of the Malay Peninsula

Synonyms:
Singapore Island
Example of:
island
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

n a country in southeastern Asia on the island of Singapore; achieved independence from Malaysia in 1965

Synonyms:
Republic of Singapore
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Asian country, Asian nation
any one of the nations occupying the Asian continent

n the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports

Synonyms:
capital of Singapore
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national capital
the capital city of a nation
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