singapore
n. uncountable A2 Elementary US //ˈsɪŋəˌpɔɹ// sin·ga·pore
n. a small, wealthy island country in Southeast Asia known for being very clean and modern.
n. a sovereign city-state and island country in Southeast Asia, located off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.
Singapore is famous for its beautiful gardens and modern buildings.
Many international businesses choose to open their regional headquarters in Singapore because of its strong economy and strategic location.
The rapid economic development of Singapore during the late twentieth century transformed it into a global hub for finance, shipping, and high-tech manufacturing.
From Malay Singapura, from Sanskrit सिंहपुर (siṃhá-pura), from सिंह (siṃha, “lion”) + पुर (pura, “city”).
Usage
As a proper noun, it is used without an article.