Kalapitbansa (en. Neighboring country)

ka·la·pit·ban·sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A country that is adjacent or near another country.
The Philippines and Indonesia are neighboring countries in Southeast Asia.
Ang Pilipinas at ang Indonesia ay mga kalapitbansa sa Timog-Silangang Asya.

Etymology

Tagalog origin

Common Phrases and Expressions

neighboring countries of the Philippines
countries that are around the Philippines
kalapitbansa ng Pilipinas

Related Words

country
A place with defined borders and government.
bansa
neighbors
People or countries that are close to each other.
mga kapitbahay

Slang Meanings

Neighboring countries with somewhat different cultures.
Our neighboring countries are like neighbors with different behaviors.
Yung mga kalapitbansa natin, parang kapitbahay na iba-iba ang mga ugali.
Neighboring countries that have economic ties.
Our neighboring countries should collaborate for trade.
Kalapitbansa natin dapat nag-collaborate para sa trade.