Badjao
English
editEtymology
editFrom Spanish Badjao, from possibly Brunei Malay bajaul.
Noun
editBadjao (plural Badjaos)
- (chiefly Philippines) Alternative spelling of Bajau
Cebuano
editEtymology
editUncertain. There are various hypotheses on the etymology of the term, such as:
- It is a corruption of Malay berjauh which means "getting further apart"
- It is derived from Brunei Malay bajaul which means "to fish"
Proper noun
editBadjao
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