SINGAPORE Definition & Meaning

Singapore

[ sing-guh-pawr, -pohr, sing-uh- ]

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noun

an island on the Strait of Singapore, off the S tip of the Malay Peninsula.
an independent republic comprising this island and a few adjacent islets: member of the Commonwealth of Nations; formerly a British crown colony (1946–59) and member of the federation of Malaysia (1963–65). 220 sq. mi. (570 sq. km). : Singapore.
a seaport in and the capital of this republic.

Singapore

/ ˌsɪŋɡə-; ˌsɪŋəˈpɔː /

noun

a republic in SE Asia, occupying one main island and over 50 small islands at the S end of the Malay Peninsula: established as a British trading post in 1819 and became part of the Straits Settlements in 1826; occupied by the Japanese (1942–45); a British colony from 1946, becoming self-governing in 1959; part of the Federation of Malaysia from 1963 to 1965, when it became an independent republic (within the Commonwealth). Official languages: Chinese, Malay, English, and Tamil. Religion: Buddhist, Taoist, traditional beliefs, and Muslim. Currency: Singapore dollar. Capital: Singapore. Pop: 5 460 302 (2013 est). Area: now over 700 sq km (270 sq miles), increased in recent years as a result of land reclamation schemes
the capital of the republic of Singapore: a major international port; administratively not treated as a city

Singapore

An island republic in Southeast Asia at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula .

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Notes

It is one of the world's biggest and busiest ports.

Though only 225 square miles in size, it is a major economic power in Asia .

A British colony from 1946 to 1959, Singapore then became independent.

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International airlines such as Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines have been offering luxury experiences for much longer, said Savanthi Syth, managing director of global airlines and advanced air mobility at financial services company Raymond James.

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According to the annual World Happiness Report, the island democracy has surpassed Singapore as the happiest place in Asia.

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The majority of newly-added words from Singapore and Malaysia are names of dishes, a testament to the nations' obsessions with food.

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