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English
Etymology
Spelled as such around the early 20th century to avoid confusion with Spanish J, which the modern Spanish pronunciation is /h/. The spelling of "Badjao" emerged to ensure English J is pronounced as /d͡ʒ/.
Pronunciation
Noun
Badjao (plural Badjaos)
- (chiefly Philippines) Alternative spelling of Bajau
Cebuano
Etymology
Uncertain. There are various hypotheses on the etymology of the term, such as:
Proper noun
Badjao
- a surname from Cebuano
- any of the Sama–Bajaw languages
- Bajau (people)
- (offensive, vulgar) beggar