Aglipayano

/ˌæɡlɪpɑːˈjɑːnoʊ/ noun

Definition

A member or follower of the Aglipayan Church; the same as Aglipayan.

Etymology

Spanish/Filipino form of 'Aglipayan', using the Spanish diminutive or descriptive suffix '-ano' to indicate a member or follower of the Aglipayan Church.

Kelly Says

This word shows how Spanish colonial language structure merged with Filipino identity—the '-ano' suffix (meaning 'of' or 'relating to') is classic Spanish, yet the word celebrates Filipino religious independence from Spain.

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