What is another word for bisayan?

Pronunciation: [bˈɪse͡ɪən] (IPA)

Bisayan or Visayan is a language spoken by people in the central region of the Philippines. Other synonyms for Visayan include Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Waray, Karay-a, Aklanon, Kinaray-a, Capiznon, and Masbateño. The Visayan language has many dialects, each with its unique variations and nuances. While the language is primarily spoken in the Visayas region, it is also spoken in some parts of Mindanao and Luzon. With its rich culture, cuisine, and traditions, the Visayan language continues to thrive and evolve, and its numerous synonyms are a testament to its significance and importance as a language and culture in the Philippines.

Synonyms for Bisayan:

What are the hypernyms for Bisayan?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • hypernyms for bisayan (as nouns)

What are the hyponyms for Bisayan?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for bisayan (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Bisayan?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Bisayan

The waters around us were thickly studded with vessels which had taken refuge from the storm in the bisayan ports, and were now returning to Manila.
"The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes"
Tomás de Comyn Fedor Jagor Rudolf Ludwig Carl Virchow Charles Wilkes
Physically and mentally they are inferior to the Tagalogs, and superior to the inhabitants of the eastern bisayan Islands.
"The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes"
Tomás de Comyn Fedor Jagor Rudolf Ludwig Carl Virchow Charles Wilkes
Besides as the bisayan Indians are perfectly acquainted with the mode of making war on the Moros, the meaning of their signals and manoeuvers and the kind of places on shore in which they take shelter when pursued at sea, the employment of such auxiliaries would be extremely useful.
"The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes"
Tomás de Comyn Fedor Jagor Rudolf Ludwig Carl Virchow Charles Wilkes

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