2. Singapore a republic comprising this and adjacent islets: member of the Commonwealth; formerly a British crown colony (1946–59) and a state of Malaysia (1963–65); independent since 1965. 3,531,600; 240 sq. mi. (639 sq. km).
3. Singapore the capital of this republic, a port on the S coast. 206,500.
Definition of 'Singapore'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun)Singapore, capital of Singapore the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports
2. (noun)Singapore, Republic of Singapore a country in southeastern Asia on the island of Singapore; achieved independence from Malaysia in 1965
3. (noun)Singapore, Singapore Island an island to the south of the Malay Peninsula
Definitions of 'Singapore'
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
1. Singapore 1, (185, chiefly Chinese), the most important of the British Straits Settlements (q. v.); consists of the island of Singapore and upwards of 50 islets, off the southern extremity of the Malay Peninsula, from which it is separated by a narrow strait (2 to ½ m. broad); is hot, humid, and low-lying, yet healthy, and possessing a fertile soil which grows all kinds of spices, fruits, sugar-cane, coffee, etc.; purchased by the British in 1824. 2, Capital (160) and port, on the Strait of Singapore, close to the equator; the chief emporium of trade with the East Indies and South-Eastern Asia generally; is a picturesque and handsome town, strongly fortified, and an important naval coaling station and depôt, with spacious harbour, docks, etc.
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