philippines

• Имя собственное, обозначающее страну в Юго-Восточной Азии, архипелаг в юго-западной части Тихого океана, состоящий из более чем 7 000 островов, ставший республикой, независимой от Соединённых Штатов, в 1946 году.

A proper noun referring to a country in Southeast Asia, an archipelago in the southwestern Pacific Ocean comprising over 7,000 islands, which became a republic independent from the United States in 1946.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Country in Southeast AsiaA2formal

   A republic located on an archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean, consisting of over 7,000 islands.

   Филиппины

   • The Philippines is known for its beautiful beaches and rich biodiversity.
   • She traveled to the Philippines to visit her family.
   • The capital of the Philippines is Manila.

2. ArchipelagoB1formal

   A large group of islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, including about 7,000 islands.

   Архипелаг

   • The Philippines archipelago is located between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea.
   • Many tourists explore the diverse islands of the Philippines.
   • The geography of the Philippines includes both volcanic and coral islands.