English Explanatory Dictionary

balikbayan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Filipino returning to the Philippines after spending time in another country.

Word forms

balikbayan balikbayans

Etymology

From Tagalog balikbayan, from balik (“to return”) + bayan (“home country”).

Derived words

balikbayan box
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