Phil
proper nounnounproper nounadjectiveproper nouncommon in dialogue
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A short form of the male given name Philip.
proper noun
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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.
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rareA short form of the female given name Philippa.
Etymology
Shortened from Philip, from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), which see for more information.
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Variant of philosophyAbbreviation of philosophy.
Etymology
Clipping
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Variant of the PhilippinesslangClipping of the Philippines.
adjective
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Variant of PhilippineClipping of Philippine.
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rareA short form of the female given name Philomena.