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Definition of quezon city

quezon city

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A highly urbanized city located in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, recognized as the most populous city in the country and historically serving as its national capital from 1948 to 1976.

Word Nuance & Usage

Often abbreviated colloquially as 'QC'. Note that while Manila is the current capital of the Philippines, Quezon City held that official title from 1948 to 1976.

• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quezon city. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quezon-city
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