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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname from Spanish.
2. 2
   Several places in the Chile and the Philippines.; A region of Chile.
3. 3
   Several places in the Chile and the Philippines.; A province of Chile.
4. 4
   Several places in the Chile and the Philippines.; A municipality of Agusan del Norte, Philippines.
5. 5
   Several places in the Chile and the Philippines.; A municipality of Cavite, Philippines.

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6. 6
   Several places in the Chile and the Philippines.; A municipality of Sorsogon, Philippines.
7. 7
   Several places in the Chile and the Philippines.; A former department of Chile.

Etymology

From Spanish Magallanes, from Portuguese Magalhães. The places are named after Ferdinand Magellan (Spanish: Fernando de Magallanes)

Related phrases

territory of Magallanes

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