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Definition of zamboanga

zamboanga

/ˌzɑːmboʊˈɑːŋɡə/
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zamboanga Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A highly urbanized coastal city located on the Zamboanga Peninsula in the Mindanao region of the Philippines, known culturally for its Spanish-based creole language, Chabacano.

Word Nuance & Usage

While it most commonly refers to Zamboanga City, the term can also designate the broader Zamboanga Peninsula region or the historical, undivided province of Zamboanga in the Philippines.

• Rhymes for zamboanga

• Nearby Words

zambezi
zambezi blind snake
zambia
zamboanga
zamioculcas
zamora
zamora river

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zamboanga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zamboanga
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