Tausug

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Etymology

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Clipping of Amilikan, from English American.

Pronunciation

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  • (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /milikan/ [mɪ.lɪˈk̠ɑn̪]
  • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: Mi‧li‧kan

Proper noun

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Milikan (Sulat Sūg spelling مِلِكَنْ)

  1. United States of America or simply United States, USA, US or America

Noun

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Milikan (Sulat Sūg spelling مِلِكَنْ)

  1. American (people)
  2. Yankee
    Dimatung ha Palo, Leyte in manga sundalu Milikan ha lawm hi Jiniral Douglas McArthur bat mahardikaun in Pilipinas dayn ha lima sin manga Jipun.
    American troops under the command of General Douglas McArthur arrived in Palo, Leyte in order to liberate the Philippines from the hands of the Japanese.
    Biyawgbug sadja sin Milikan in Israil.
    America is always supporting Israel.

Adjective

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Milikan (Sulat Sūg spelling مِلِكَنْ)

  1. American:
    1. anything related to United States or US (i.e things, culture, lifestyle, food, etc.)
    2. of American origin.
    In awtu sin anak usug ku taga sāp Cadillac dayn ha Milikan.
    My son's car with a brand Cadillac was of American origin.

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