"balikbayan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: balikbayans [plural]
Etymology: From Tagalog balikbayan, from balik (“to return”) + bayan (“home country”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|tl|balikbayan}} Tagalog balikbayan Head templates: {{en-noun}} balikbayan (plural balikbayans)
  1. (Philippines) A Filipino returning to the Philippines after spending time in another country. Tags: Philippines Derived forms: balikbayan box
    Sense id: en-balikbayan-en-noun-9E2HLJlL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Philippine English

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