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“Manila” or “Manilla”

manila / manilla are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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manila m·ah·n·IH·l·ah

  • nouna strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp.
  • nounthe capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon.

manilla m·ah·n·IH·l·ah

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

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“manila”

  • …capital city of the Philippines, Manila Bay facilitated commerce and trade…
  • Manila Bay () is a natural…
  • The mangrove ecosystem around Manila Bay has both ecological and…
  • Manila Bay
  • …fronting the bay along Metro Manila is reclaimed land which now…
  • …useful during the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War.
  • …about 4,600 hectares, wetlands around Manila Bay are useful in:
  • …the Japanese forces based in Manila Bay.
  • Across the entrance to Manila Bay are several islands, the…
  • Manila Bay was connected to Laguna…

“manilla”

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