What is another word for visayan?

Pronunciation: [vˈɪse͡ɪən] (IPA)

The term "Visayan" refers to the people and culture of the central region of the Philippines, specifically the islands of Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte. Other synonyms for this word include "Bisayan," "Binisaya," and "Sugbuanon." Additionally, the Visayan language, which is part of the Austronesian language family, has several dialects known as Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Waray-Waray, and others. Those who speak any of these dialects can be called Visayans. The Visayan ethnic group is known for its rich traditional practices, food, music, and festivals, including the famous Sinulog Festival in Cebu and the Ati-Atihan Festival in Aklan.

What are the hypernyms for Visayan?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Austronesian Language, Austronesian group, Philippine ethnic group, Philippine language.

Usage examples for Visayan

The prices for unskilled labor are 25 per cent in advance of the farm hand in the visayan islands.
"Cacao Culture in the Philippines"
William S. Lyon
In the visayan Islands they make an oil of a nauseous odor which they call in Manila Caracoa.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera
Amber is frequently gathered in considerable lumps in the vicinity of Samar and the other visayan Islands as well as mother-of-pearl, tortoise-shell, and red and black coral, of the latter kind of which, I have seen shafts as thick as my finger and six or eight feet long.
"The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes"
Tomás de Comyn Fedor Jagor Rudolf Ludwig Carl Virchow Charles Wilkes

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