Phil

¹ American  

[fil] / fɪl /

noun

1. a male given name, form of Philip.

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phil- ² American  

1. variant of philo- before a vowel.

   philanthropy.

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phil. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. philosophical.

2. philosophy.

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Phil. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. Bible. Philemon.

2. Philip.

3. Bible. Philippians.

4. Philippine.

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Phil. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Philippians

2. Philippines

3. Philadelphia

4. Philharmonic

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phil. ² British  

abbreviation

1. philosophy

2. philharmonic

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Example Sentences

Catholics, like Leticia Velasquez, withdrew support for President Trump over the AI image, while others, like Phil Liquori, defended him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Phil Foden pressed Konate when the ball went out to him and Silva was tasked with deciding which of the midfielders to press, Ryan Gravenberch or Alexis Mac Allister, something he did intelligently.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

One thing the documentary avoids is the contentious relationship with Phil Jackson — who isn’t even mentioned — and the cause of West’s departure from the Lakers right after he built that dynasty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Dad rocker Phil Collins and reformed Britpop princes Oasis led the 2026 class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees who were announced on live US television on Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Before he even bothers to try his slice of cake, Uncle Phil sets out on a mission to find the perfect spot in his house to display the painting.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day