bayani
Pronunciation: /baˈjani/
“bayani” is a Tagalog word. Its 3 meanings in English:
noun
- hero
- mutual aid; cooperative endeavor
- person who offers free service in a cooperative endeavor
Etymology
Borrowed from Kapampangan bayani, from Proto-Philippine *baʀani, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *baʀani (“brave, bold; dare to do”). Expected word would be *bagani if directly inherited. Cognate with Cebuano bagani, Maranao bagani, Malay berani, and Marshallese peran. Doublet of balani.
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