Basilan

geographical name

Ba·​si·​lan bä-ˈsē-ˌlän How to pronounce Basilan (audio)
1
island of the Philippines southwest of Mindanao area 495 square miles (1287 square kilometers)
2
city comprising Basilan Island and several small nearby islands

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“Basilan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Basilan. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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