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mapa

Map

Beginnernoun

Definition

A drawing showing streets, cities, or countries.

Example

Tinitingnan ko ang mapa sa cellphone.

I look at the map on my phone.

Etymology

'Mapa' is derived from the Spanish word 'mapa', illustrating the linguistic borrowing that occurred during British and American colonial periods.

How & Where It’s Used

'Mapa' is used in both formal and informal settings, frequently appearing in academic and everyday contexts related to navigation.

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