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Definition of pagsanjan

pagsanjan

/pɑːɡˈsɑːn.hɑːn/
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pagsanjan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A municipality in the province of Laguna in the Philippines, historically famous as a tourist gateway to the Pagsanjan Falls and recognized as the tourist capital of Laguna.

Example

"During their trip to the Philippines, the researchers traveled to Pagsanjan to study the local river ecosystems and tourism industry."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Tagalog word 'pinagsangahan', meaning 'branching' or 'where it branches', referring to the confluence of the Balanac and Bumbungan rivers located in the area.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pagsanjan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pagsanjan
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