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    Makabansa (en. Nationalist)

    /makabansa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Having an inclination or awareness of national issues and culture.
    He is a nationalist and always defends his race.
    Siya ay makabansa at laging nagtatanggol sa kanyang lahi.
    Reflecting pride in one's own country.
    His poems are nationalist and filled with pride in being Filipino.
    Ang kanyang mga tula ay makabansa at puno ng pagmamayabang sa pagka-Pilipino.
    Connected to ideas of nationalism.
    Nationalist movements aim for independence.
    Ang mga makabansang kilusan ay naglalayon ng kasarinlan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the words 'maka' and 'bansa'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    let's be nationalistic
    Unite for the welfare of our country.
    makabansa tayo

    Related Words

    nationalism
    An ideology that values one's own country and culture.
    nasyonalismo
    patriotism
    Love and pride in one's own country.
    patriotismo

    Slang Meanings

    Pro-patriot
    The youth today are so pro-patriot; they are always organizing rallies for the nation.
    Sobrang makabansa ng mga kabataan ngayon, lagi silang nag-oorganisa ng mga rally para sa bayan.
    Nationalistic
    That song is really nationalistic; it's full of the spirit of our people.
    Yung kanta na yan, talagang makabansa, puno ng diwa ng ating lahi.
    Pro-Filipino
    The people in this forum are pro-Filipino; they only talk about helping fellow countrymen.
    Ang mga tao sa forum na ito, makabansa sila, puro tungkol sa pagtulong sa mga kababayan.