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bayanihan

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Etymology

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From Tagalog bayanihan.

Noun

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bayanihan (uncountable)

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

Tagalog

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Etymology

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From bayani +‎ -han.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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bayanihan (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜌᜈᜒᜑᜈ᜔)

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