"Lion City" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: From the literal English meaning of Singapore's name, which derives from Malay singa ("lion") and pura ("city"), from Sanskrit सिंह (siṃhá, “lion”) and पुर (pura, “city”). Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Lion City}} Lion City
  1. (informal) Singapore. Tags: informal Categories (place): City nicknames, Singapore
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