Corregidor

geographical name

Cor·​reg·​i·​dor kə-ˈre-gə-ˌdȯr How to pronounce Corregidor (audio)
island of the northern Philippines at the entrance to Manila Bay area about 2 square miles (5 square kilometers)

Note: In World War II, Japan and the U.S. fought for control of Corregidor.

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“Corregidor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Corregidor. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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