Pamamayan (en. Community)

/pamaˈmajan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or community where people live.
Our community is full of beautiful landscapes.
Ang ating pamamayan ay puno ng mga magagandang tanawin.
As a collective group of people sharing common interests or characteristics.
The community of students organized a gathering.
Ang pamamayan ng mga mag-aaral ay nagorganisa ng isang pagtitipon.
The state of being a member of a group or society.
Belonging to a community is important for building relationships with others.
Mahalaga ang pamamayan sa pagbuo ng ugnayan sa ibang tao.

Etymology

Root word: 'mayan' meaning 'way of life' or 'form of success.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

people's community
a group of people living in a specific area.
pamamayan ng mga tao

Related Words

lifestyle
the way of living of an individual or group.
pamumuhay
society
an organized group of people with similar culture or beliefs.
lipunan

Slang Meanings

community
Our community always helps one another.
Ang aming pamamayan ay laging nagtutulungan sa isa't isa.
town
In our town, there are many celebrations during the festival.
Sa aming bayan, maraming kasiyahan tuwing piyesta.
place
Our place is beautiful, full of trees and plants.
Maganda ang pook namin, puno ng mga puno at halaman.