sanduguan

Tagalog

Etymology

From sandugo +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /sanduɡuˈʔan/ [sɐn̪.d̪ʊ.ɣʊˈʔan̪]
• Rhymes: -an
• Syllabification: san‧du‧gu‧an

Noun

sanduguán (Baybayin spelling ᜐᜈ᜔ᜇᜓᜄᜓᜀᜈ᜔)

1. (historical) blood compact (ancient Philippine ritual done by drinking a blood mixture of each other's blood to seal an alliance)

   Synonym: sandugo

2. (historical) initiation ceremony of the Katipunan where new members sign their name with their blood
3. (figurative) coalition; alliance; combining of forces (for a common purpose)

   Synonyms: koalisyon, pagsasanib, pagsasama-sama, kaisahan, pagkakaisa