aglipayan
|ag-li-pay-an|
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/ˌæɡlɪˈpaɪən/
follower of Aglipay
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Aglipayan' originates from the name 'Gregorio Aglipay', who was a Filipino priest and the founder of the Philippine Independent Church.
Historical Evolution
The term 'Aglipayan' was derived from the name 'Aglipay' to denote followers of the church he established.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to followers of Gregorio Aglipay, but it has come to represent members of the church he founded.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Philippine Independent Church, which was founded by Gregorio Aglipay in the early 20th century.
The Aglipayan church has a significant following in the Philippines.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/01 07:51