sanduguan

Tagalog

Etymology

From sandugo +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sanduɡuˈʔan/, [sɐn.dʊ.ɣʊˈʔan]
• Hyphenation: san‧du‧gu‧an

Noun

sanduguán (Baybayin spelling ᜐᜈ᜔ᜇᜓᜄᜓᜀᜈ᜔)

1. (historical) blood compact (ancient Philippine ritual done by drinking a blood mixture of each other's blood to seal an alliance)

   Synonym: sandugo

2. (historical) initiation ceremony of the Katipunan where new members sign their name with their blood
3. (figurative) coalition; alliance; combining of forces (for a common purpose)

   Synonyms: koalisyon, pagsasanib, pagsasama-sama, kaisahan, pagkakaisa