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Definition of mindanao
mindanao
/ˌmɪndəˈnaʊ/
Min · da · na · o
Adjective:Mindanaoan
mindanao Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The second-largest island in the Philippines, located in the southern region of the archipelago and surrounded by the Sulu, Celebes, and Philippine seas.
Example
"Mindanao is renowned for its immense biodiversity and is often referred to as the agricultural basin of the Philippines."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after the Maguindanao people, an ethno-linguistic group native to the region. The name derives from 'danao', meaning 'lake' or 'marsh', translating to 'people of the flood plains'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mindanao. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mindanao