Singaporize

English

/ˈsɪŋ.ə.pɔˌɹaɪz/, /ˈsiŋ.əˌpɔ.ɹaɪz/

verb
Definitions
  • To make or become like Singapore.

Etymology

Affix from English Singapore derived from Malay Singapura derived from Sanskrit सिंहपुर, सिंह (lion, Leo) + Sanskrit पुर (city, town, castle, fortress, etc).

Origin

Sanskrit

पुर

Gloss

city, town, castle, fortress, etc

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

城

Emoji
🌆 🏙️

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