Lion City

English

Etymology

From the literal English meaning of Singapore's name, which derives from Malay singa ("lion") and pura ("city"), from Sanskrit सिंह (siṃhá, “lion”) and पुर (pura, “city”).

Proper noun

Lion City

1. (informal) Singapore.
   • 2008, Helen Oon, Singapore, New Holland, →ISBN, page 5:

     Singapore is a place to be included on any traveller's itinerary, whether for pleasure or business. Its manifold attractions lure over six million visitors to the Lion City every year.