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Lion City
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English
Etymology
From the literal English meaning of Singapore's name, which derives from Malay singa ("lion") and pura ("city"), from Sanskrit sa सिंह siṃhá lion and sa पुर city.
Proper noun
Lion City
en informal Singapore.
en 2008 Helen Oon Singapore http://books.google.com/books?ei=SRhxT8-xNavdiALW8Oi6DA&id=Rf0WBopZe7AC&&pg=PT5 5 New Holland 9781847730978 Singapore is a place to be included on any traveller's itinerary, whether for pleasure or business. Its manifold attractions lure over six million visitors to the Lion City every year.
en Nicknames for cities Singapore