Definitions for Philip
ˈfɪl ɪpPhilip

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1. Philip, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh(noun)

   Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

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1. Philip(ProperNoun)

   One of the twelve disciples; one of the seven deacons.

   Etymology: From Φίλιππος, name of ancient kings of Macedonia, from φίλιππος, from φιλέω + ἵππος.

2. Philip(ProperNoun)

   One of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the Bible; one of the seven deacons.

   Etymology: Ancient Greek Φίλιππος ( Phílippos ) , name of ancient kings of Macedonia, from φίλιππος ( phílippos , " fond of horses") , from φιλέω ( philéō , " I love") + ἵππος ( híppos , " horse") .

3. Philip(ProperNoun)

   A male given name from Ancient Greek.

   Philip Berold, conceiting this his name, very Clerkly proves that Philip is an Apostolical name by Saint Philip the Apostle, a Royal name by King Philip King of Macedonia, and an Imperial name by Philip the first Christian Emperour.

   Etymology: Ancient Greek Φίλιππος ( Phílippos ) , name of ancient kings of Macedonia, from φίλιππος ( phílippos , " fond of horses") , from φιλέω ( philéō , " I love") + ἵππος ( híppos , " horse") .

4. Philip(ProperNoun)

   A patronymic surname.

   Etymology: Ancient Greek Φίλιππος ( Phílippos ) , name of ancient kings of Macedonia, from φίλιππος ( phílippos , " fond of horses") , from φιλέω ( philéō , " I love") + ἵππος ( híppos , " horse") .

5. Philip(ProperNoun)

   A small city, the county seat of Haakon County, South Dakota, United States.

   Etymology: Ancient Greek Φίλιππος ( Phílippos ) , name of ancient kings of Macedonia, from φίλιππος ( phílippos , " fond of horses") , from φιλέω ( philéō , " I love") + ἵππος ( híppos , " horse") .

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1. Philip(noun)

   the European hedge sparrow

   Etymology: [So called from their notes.]

2. Philip(noun)

   the house sparrow. Called also phip

   Etymology: [So called from their notes.]

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1. Philip

   an Indian chief whose father had been a staunch friend of the Pilgrim settlers, was himself friendly to the colonists, till in 1671 their encroachments provoked him to retaliation; after six years' fighting, in which many colonists perished and great massacres of Indians took place, he was defeated and slain, 1676.

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1. philip

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Philip' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2577

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Philip' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3561

How to pronounce Philip?

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   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Philip in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Philip in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Philip in a Sentence

1. Shirley Cramer:

   Wherever it's legal Philip Morris is still advertising its Marlboro brand. The fact of the matter is that it can no longer do that in the UK, we're a dark market where all advertising, promotion and sponsorship is banned, and cigarettes are in plain packs, so instead Philip Morris is promoting the company name which is inextricably linked with Marlboro. That's why we're suspicious.

2. Robert Jackler:

   Philip Morris, as a company name, is somewhat of a pariah, iQOS is an attempt to sanitize their product line.

3. Jamal:

   TBWA works with Philip Morris

4. Arcadia Group:

   Sir Philip strenuously denies these allegations and ... they are minor categories of misdemeanour in the United States, contrary to previous suggestions in the media there is no allegation of any sexual assault or misconduct made by the prosecution.

5. Tracey Dean:

   Philip Pieri ca n’t be shy, Philip Pieri’ve got to talk to them. Philip Pieri treat them like Philip Pieri own kids, Philip Pieri know.

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