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Definition of pampanga

pampanga

/pɑːmˈpɑːŋɡə/
Pam · pan · ga
Adjective:Kapampangan
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pampanga Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A province located in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines, historically significant during the Spanish colonial period and widely celebrated as the culinary capital of the country.

Example

"During our trip to the Philippines, we drove north from Manila to Pampanga specifically to experience its renowned traditional cuisine."

• Rhymes for pampanga

• Nearby Words

pamirs
pampa
pampa river
pampanga
pampanga river
pampas
pampas grass

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Kapampangan word 'pangpang', meaning 'riverbank' or 'shore', as early native settlements were historically located along the banks of the Pampanga River. The Spanish colonial government officially designated it as the province of La Pampanga in 1571.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pampanga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pampanga
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