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island in Tagalog

pulo

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Western/ˈaɪlənd/South Asia/aj.læɳɖ/

island in Tagalog: pulo. In English, island means a contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.

Tagalog words for island

area of land completely surrounded by water
pulo

English meaning of island

  1. noun A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
  2. noun A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, partially surrounded by water; a peninsula; a half-island.
  3. noun An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.
  4. noun A superstructure on an aircraft carrier's deck.

Full definition of island

island in a sentence

  • Despite its name, Barry Island is actually a peninsula
  • The quiet library was an island of tranquility in the noisy, bustling city.
  • an island of colors on a butterfly's wing

Synonyms of island

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island in other languages

Questions about island in Tagalog

What is the meaning of island in Tagalog?
Island in Tagalog is pulo.
Ano ang island sa Tagalog?
Island: pulo.
What does island mean in English?
Island means a contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.

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