corregidor
noun /kə'rɛɡɪ,doʊr/
- Definition
- the peninsula and island in the Philippines where Japanese forces besieged American forces in World War II; United States forces surrendered in 1942 and recaptured the area in 1945
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'corregidor'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Consonants
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Length
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