Metro Manila

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/ˌmɛ.t̪ɾo mɐˈn̪i.lɐ/

Metro Manila proper noun: a region and metropolitan area in the Philippines. Capital: Manila. Largest city: Quezon City.

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Proper noun

Metro Manila (uncountable)

A region and metropolitan area in the Philippines. Capital: Manila. Largest city: Quezon City.
- Meronyms: Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, Pateros, Quezon City, San Juan, Taguig, Valenzuela — cities and municipality of NCR
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National Capital Region, NCR

metropolitan area and national capital region of the Philippines: मेट्रो मनीला meṭro manīlā

metropolitan area and national capital region of the Philippines: Metro Manila, Kalakhang Maynila, Kamaynilaan

metropolitan area and national capital region of the Philippines: Metro Manila

metropolitan area and national capital region of the Philippines: Metro Manila

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alternative form	Metropolitan Manila

What does Metro Manila mean?: Metro Manila means a region and metropolitan area in the Philippines. Capital: Manila. Largest city: Quezon City.
What is Metro Manila in Hindi?: Metro Manila in Hindi is मेट्रो मनीला (meṭro manīlā). See Metro Manila meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is Metro Manila?: Metro Manila is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Metro Manila?: Metro Manila is pronounced /ˌmɛ.t̪ɾo mɐˈn̪i.lɐ/ (Philippines).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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