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rotonda

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Philippines: /ɾoˈtonda/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A roundabout; traffic circle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Philippines

Examples

  • Welcome Rotonda is a roundabout located in Quezon City.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A road intersection, not necessarily circular in shape.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Philippines, broadly

Examples

  • Pasay Rotonda is the intersection of EDSA and Taft Avenue, located in Pasay City.
  • Pasig Rotonda is the intersection of Pasig Boulevard and Dr. Sixto Antonio Avenue, located in Pasig City.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Tagalog rotonda (“roundabout; traffic circle”).