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Cebu

/seɪˈbu/

Definitions of Cebu
  1. noun
    one of the Visayan islands of the central Philippines; important for its fine harbor
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    island
    a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
  2. noun
    an important seaport on the island of Cebu in the Philippines
    synonyms: Cebu City
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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