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    Kalalawigan (en. Province)

    /kala.lawi.gan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A geographical unit that typically has its own government.
    The province of Batangas is known for its scenery.
    Ang kalalawigan ng Batangas ay kilala sa mga tanawin nito.
    A part of a country managed by a local official.
    Many heroes came from our province.
    Mayroong maraming mga bayani ang nagmula sa aming kalalawigan.
    Based on the characteristics and culture of a specific area.
    The traditions of the province of Ifugao are unique.
    Ang mga tradisyon ng kalalawigan ng Ifugao ay natatangi.

    Etymology

    derived from the word 'lawi' which means a subdivision of a larger unit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    provinces
    The plural form of province, referring to multiple provinces.
    mga kalalawigan

    Related Words

    government
    The system or structure of governance within the province.
    pamahalaan
    region
    A broader unit than the province that consists of multiple provinces.
    rehiya

    Slang Meanings

    People from the province or the place where one grew up.
    Here in Manila, I feel like such a city boy, but I'm still close to my folks from the province.
    Dito sa Manila, parang sobrang city boy na ako, pero malapit pa rin ako sa mga kalalawigan ko.
    Friends or acquaintances in the neighborhood who are close to each other.
    I talked to my folks from the neighborhood, it was fun!
    Naka-uusap ko ang mga kalalawigan ko sa barangay, ang saya!
    Similar people from other towns or regions.
    We're having a get-together with my folks from different towns.
    May get-together kami ng mga kalalawigan ko mula sa iba't ibang bayan.