Meanings
- Philippinesstrictlyeastern portion of the South China Sea claimed by the Philippine government to be part of its exclusive economic zone.
to pursue economic activity in the West Philippine Sea, the portion of South China Sea that is within the country's exclusive economic zone.
2019 September 13, Patricia Lourdes Viray, “West Philippine Sea joint exploration not a done deal — Palace”, in Philippine StarSynonyms: WPS, West Sea, East Sea, South Sea, East Vietnamese Sea
- PhilippinesbroadlySynonym of South China Sea.
Names and wordings are a big deal in the South China Sea (SCS), also known as the “West Philippine Sea” in Manila and "East Sea" in Ho Chi Minh [City].
2019 April 28, Jay Hilotin, “Would a nuclear war erupt over South China Sea dispute?”, in Gulf NewsSynonyms: South China Sea
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nouneastern portion of the South China Sea claimed by the Philippine government to be part of its exclusive economic zone.
proper nounSynonym of South China Sea.
Cite this entry
West Philippine Sea. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/West%20Philippine%20Sea
“West Philippine Sea.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/West%20Philippine%20Sea. Accessed November 5, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “West Philippine Sea,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/West%20Philippine%20Sea.
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