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   The Visayas ( / vɪˈsaɪəz / viss-EYE-əz ), or the Visayan Islands [2] ( Visayan: Kabisay-an, locally [kabiˈsajʔan]; Filipino: Kabisayaan [kɐbɪsɐˈjaʔan] ), are one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Luzon and Mindanao.

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   Define Visayas. Visayas synonyms, Visayas pronunciation, Visayas translation, English dictionary definition of Visayas. An island group of the central Philippines in and around the Visayan Sea between Luzon and Mindanao. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,...

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   What does Visayas stand for?

   • The Visayas ( / vɪˈsaɪəz / viss-EYE-əz ), or the Visayan Islands ( Visayan: Kabisay-an, locally [kabiˈsajʔan]; Filipino: Kabisayaan [kɐbɪsɐˈjaʔan] ), are one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Luzon and Mindanao.

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   Is Bisaya derived from Vijaya?

   • During the 1950s to the 1960s, various authors have claimed that Bisaya is derived from Sri Vijaya, claiming the early settlers of Panay were either from Sri Vijaya or subjects of Sri Vijaya. However, linguist Eugene Verstraelen refutes these claims by pointing out that Vijaya would have been " Bidaya " or " Biraya ". Compare Malay bisai.

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   Where is Visayas located?

   • Visayas region is located in central Philippines, with a total land area of 71,503 km 2 (27,607 sq mi). It consists of several islands, including Samar, Negros, Panay, Leyte, Cebu, Bohol, Guimaras, Biliran, Siquijor, Panaon and Bantayan.

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   When did Visaya get its name 'Bisaya'?

   • However, it is likely that the name was already used as a general endonym by Visayans long before Spanish colonization, as evidenced by at least once instance of a place named "Bisaya" in coastal eastern Mindanao as reported by the Loaisa (c.1526), Saavedra (c.1528), and the Villalobos (c.1543) expeditions.

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   Apr 1, 2024 · From Old Malay Sri Vijaya (“ Sri Vijaya ”), from Sanskrit श्री विजय (śrī vijayá). During the 1950s to the 1960s, various authors have claimed that Bisaya is derived from Sri Vijaya, claiming the early settlers of Panay were either from Sri Vijaya or subjects of Sri Vijaya. However, linguist Eugene Verstraelen refutes ...

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   Mar 14, 2024 · Borrowed from Spanish Visayas, plural form of bisaya, from Cebuano Bisaya. Pronunciation [edit] IPA : /vɪˈsaɪəz/ Proper noun [edit] Visayas pl (plural only) An island group of the Philippines. Translations [edit]

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   Jun 24, 2012 · The following chart shows these affixes. Their meanings are listed and exemplified in entries in the dictionary listed under mu-, mag-1, maka-1, -un 1, ma-1, -an 1, i-1. 23 In the following chart commas indicate forms which are in free variation (nearly synonymous and mutually substitutable). A preceding hyphen indicates a suffix, following ...