Hukbalahap

English

Etymology

From Tagalog Hukbalahap.

Proper noun

Hukbalahap

  1. (Philippines, historical) A Filipino guerrilla movement that fought against the Japanese during World War II and lasted until the Magsaysay administration.

Derived terms

Tagalog

Etymology

Initial clipping abbreviation of Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon (“People's Army Against the Japanese”).

Pronunciation
  • Hyphenation: Huk‧ba‧la‧hap
  • IPA(key): /hukbaˈlahap/, [hʊk.bɐˈla.hɐp]

Proper noun

Hukbalahap

  1. (historical) Hukbalahap (Filipino guerrilla movement that fought against the Japanese during World War II and lasted until the Magsaysay administration)

Derived terms
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