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    Lalawigan (en. Province)

    /laˈlawɪɡan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A unit of government smaller than a country with its own government.
    Batangas is a province in the CALABARZON region.
    Ang Batangas ay isang lalawigan sa rehiyon ng CALABARZON.
    A territory with specific boundaries contained within a country.
    There are different cultures in each province of the Philippines.
    May iba't ibang kultura sa bawat lalawigan ng Pilipinas.
    A place that may contain its own history and identity.
    Each province has its own stories and history.
    Ang bawat lalawigan ay may kanya-kanyang kwento at kasaysayan.

    Etymology

    The term 'lalawigan' originates from the word 'lawa' which refers to a wide expanse of land.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    province of Batangas
    A specific example of a province in the Philippines.
    lalawigan ng Batangas

    Related Words

    municipality
    A subunit of a province that is typically smaller and can be a town or city.
    mansa
    government
    The governing system within a province.
    pamahalaan

    Slang Meanings

    province or place outside the city
    Life is peaceful there in the province.
    Doon sa lalawigan, tahimik ang buhay.
    a place that feels far from civilization
    They say the province is rich in natural resources.
    Sabi nila, ang lalawigan ay puno ng likas na yaman.
    culture and tradition of people outside the city
    The festivals in the provinces are beautiful.
    Maganda ang mga festival sa mga lalawigan.