Lipana (en. Exodus)

[liˈpanä]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An exodus or departure from a place, often large-scale and unexpected.
The exodus of people from the city caused confusion among authorities.
Ang lipana ng mga tao mula sa lungsod ay nagdulot ng kalituhan sa mga awtoridad.
A process of leaving or escaping from a dangerous situation.
During the war, the exodus of civilians became necessary for their safety.
Sa panahon ng digmaan, ang lipana ng mga sibilyan ay naging kinakailangan para sa kanilang kaligtasan.
Pandemic or epidemic that causes the movement of people from one region to another.
The exodus of people to western countries is referred to in pandemic reports.
Ang lipana ng mga tao sa mga kanlurang bansa ay tinutukoy sa mga ulat ng pandemya.

Etymology

From the root word 'lipad', meaning 'to leave from a place' or 'flight' in the context of departing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exodus of people
Large departure of people from a place, often due to events.
lipana ng mga tao
exodus from the Middle East
Departure of people from the Middle East region to other countries.
lipana sa gitnang silangan

Related Words

flight
The act of departing from a place through the air.
lipad
distribution
The process of moving people from one place to another, often with the purpose of assistance.
pamamahagi

Slang Meanings

showy or caring towards friends
Jonah is so much fun at the lipana, he has so many encounters!
Ang saya-saya ni Jonah sa lipana, ang dami niyang engkwentro!
a kind or generous person
Because of his lipana, kuya helped a lot of people.
Dahil sa lipana niya, marami ang natulungan ni kuya.
social butterfly or cheerful at gatherings
He really knows how to lipana at parties, he’s always the center of attention.
Tamang lipana siya sa mga party, lagi siyang sentro ng atensyon.