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Phil en · PROPN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /fɪl/

Etymology

Shortened from Philip, from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), which see for more information.

Meanings

1. A short form of the male given name Philip.
   • Trump’s promotion of the channel, which occurs as he simultaneously works to undermine credible news organizations, is cause for alarm, said Phil Napoli, a Duke University professor who specializes in media and democracy and has studied propaganda efforts. 2020 May 8, Oliver Darcy, “Meet OAN, the little-watched right-wing news channel that Trump keeps promoting”, in CNN:
2. (rare) A short form of the female given name Philippa.

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Deriveds

Felkin · Phan · Phildickian

Phil en · ADJ · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• /fɪl/

Etymology

Clipping

Meanings

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, not-comparable) Clipping of Philippine.
   alt of Philippine

Forms

Phil en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• /fɪl/

Etymology

Clipping

Meanings

1. (abbreviation, alt-of) Abbreviation of philosophy.
   alt of philosophy

Forms

Phil en · PROPN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• /fɪl/

Etymology

Clipping

Meanings

1. (Philippines, US, abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, in-plural, slang) Clipping of the Philippines.
   alt of the Philippines
2. (rare) A short form of the female given name Philomena.

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