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laban

Pronunciation: /ˈlaban/

“laban” is a Cebuano word. Its 5 meanings in English:

verb

  1. To defend; to come to someone's aid or defense.
  2. To take sides with; to favor one party in a conflict.
  3. To advocate for; to fight on behalf of.
  4. to exceed, be more.

adjective

  1. greater in number, size, intensity.

Etymology

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *laban (“opponent; to oppose; to fight”). While the root meaning of "opposition" is shared with Tagalog, the Cebuano usage has evolved into a specifically defensive and supportive context.

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