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Meaning of Phil | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
fɪl

Definitions

  1. A short form of the male given name Philip.
  2. Abbreviation of philosophy.
    abbreviation, alt-of
  3. Clipping of the Philippines.
    Philippines, US, abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, in-plural, slang
  4. A short form of the female given name Philomena.
  5. A short form of the female given name Philippa.

Equivalents

العربية فل
Français Phil

Examples

“Trump’s promotion of the channel, which occurs as he simultaneously works to undermine credible news organizations, is cause for alarm, said Phil Napoli, a Duke University professor who specializes in media and democracy and has studied propaganda efforts.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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