singapore

/ˈsɪŋəpɔr/; /ˈsɪŋəpɔrə/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A country located in Southeast Asia, consisting of the island of Singapore and 58 surrounding smaller islands.

“The tourist visited Singapore to experience its multicultural cuisine and architecture.”

2. noun

The city-state’s main island, which is the most populous part of Singapore.

“The skyscrapers in Singapore’s city-state dominate the skyline.”

Synonyms

  • city-state
  • island nation

Antonyms

  • continent
  • nation-state