Kabilangan (en. Membership)

/ka.bi.la.ngan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of being a member of a group or organization.
Her membership in the organization helped her development.
Ang kabilangan niya sa samahan ay nakatulong sa kanyang pag-unlad.
The number or amount of people belonging to a group.
The membership of visitors at our meeting increased.
Tumaas ang kabilangan ng mga bisita sa ating pagpupulong.

Etymology

The word 'kabilangan' originated from the root 'bilang' which means 'to count' or 'derived from number'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

membership of the family
Being part of a family or connection in a household.
kabilangan ng pamilya

Related Words

member
A person who belongs to an organization or group.
kasapi

Slang Meanings

Joining or counting as part of a group or community.
Despite the fatigue, I'm still part of the people helping in the project.
Kabila ng pagod, kabilangan pa rin ako sa mga tao na tumutulong sa proyekto.
Involvement in an agreement or relationship.
My participation in meetings is important to express my opinion.
Mahalaga ang kabilangan ko sa mga miting para maipahayag ang aking opinyon.
Acceptance or recognition of a unity.
In the company of friends, I feel safe.
Sa kabilangan ng mga kaibigan, nararamdaman kong ligtas ako.