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    Pakalawigan (en. Provincial)

    /pa.ka.la.wi.gan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Related to provinces or places outside the metropolitan city.
    Provincial living is often quiet and has less pressure.
    Ang pakalawigan na pamumuhay ay kadalasang tahimik at mababa ang presyur.
    Showing the characteristics or culture of a province.
    Their celebrations are full of provincial culture.
    Ang kanilang mga pagdiriwang ay puno ng pakalawigan na Kultura.
    Originating or coming from a province.
    He has a provincial accent from his hometown.
    Siya ay may pakalawigan na akento na mula sa kanyang bayan.

    Etymology

    a combination of the prefix 'paka-' from 'pangalawigan' and 'lalawigan'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    provincial perspective
    A perspective that highlights the experiences and characteristics of the provincial people.
    pakalawigang pananaw

    Related Words

    province
    A unit of territory with its own government and culture.
    lalawigan
    farmer
    A person who plants and harvests crops, often focused in the provinces.
    magsasaka

    Slang Meanings

    a group of friends or a clique
    Come on, let's hang out with the gang at the mall later!
    Tara, mag-pakalawigan tayo sa mall mamaya!
    a group with a shared interest or hobby
    Join our clique, we’re all into anime!
    Sama ka sa pakalawigan namin, mahilig kami sa anime!
    a community or local group of people
    We used to be a community of students in the university.
    Dati kaming pakalawigan ng mga estudyante sa unibersidad.