bayanihan

English

Etymology

From Tagalog bayanihan.

Noun

bayanihan (uncountable)

  1. (Philippines) Mutual cooperation for the public good.

Tagalog

Etymology

From bayani +‎ -han.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /bajaˈnihan/ [bɐ.jɐˈn̪iː.hɐn̪]
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ihan
  • Syllabification: ba‧ya‧ni‧han

Noun

bayanihan (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜌᜈᜒᜑᜈ᜔)

  1. communal altruistic cooperation; mutual aid; cooperative endeavor (especially in a community project)
    Synonyms: damayan, tulungan, kooperasyon, usungan, pakikipagtulungan

See also

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