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]

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• Rhymes: -ihan
• Syllabification: ba‧ya‧ni‧han

Noun

bayanihan (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜌᜈᜒᜑᜈ᜔)

1. mutual aid; cooperative endeavor (especially in a community project)

   Synonyms: damayan, tulungan, kooperasyon, usungan, pakikipagtulungan